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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like a comfortable and practicable car.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes because of its reliability

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Toyota Auris

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    One year old car at reasonable discount

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Whilst the 1.8 engine needs to be spinning to get fast acceleration its best at motoway cruising. Its very quiet at slower speeds and is not intrusive at higher speeds.

    What's it like to park?

    It would be best to fit rear parking sensors as its a long car but the power steering makes light work of reversing.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Oil dip stick pipe fractured and was replaced out of warranty free of charge.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The room it has for passengers in the rear and the general comfort. Also the load carrying of the boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?