• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cheapskate. Although not as much as if we had a C1 or 107. Or it could say we care about the environment.

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

    They all think it's a little bit small really, and so do we, which is why we have traded it for a Fabia.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I wouldn't buy it again unless I had no kids/luggage.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Already have - Skoda Fabia 1.2

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got mats thrown in - wahey.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    The dealer was like most other dealers - our best friend ever.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quite nippy but very loud. Not stable above 70mph, or not good above 50mph on a windy day. Handles quite well without too much roll.

    What's it like to park?

    Simple!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rattling from driver side vent Button to open boot sticks in frequently Bizarre screeching from driver side front wheel - possibly grit lodged in somewhere

    What's most practical about your car?

    High MPG, low road tax, low insurance group, easy to park, good legroom

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air Con