• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible Eco aware Frugal.

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

    Wife likes it. Sons do not think that it is cool! Neighbours do not comment.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Excellent Toyota service from local dealer. Very economical and practical. Cheap to run.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another small petrol engine car.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes as the dealer gave me cash back for my trade in as requested and also got me 0% finance for my new car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    5 doors Toyota reliability record economical automatic aircon.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful and made the whole process easy from start to finish. Gave me cash back for my trade in as requested.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy to drive. Light steering. Goes where I want it to. MMT gearbox takes the strain out of town driving.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy-a doddle.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Front light misted up-repaired without quibble at first service Leak via driver's door-repaired without quibble at first service.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Five doors and plenty of space for driver and three passengers.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    MMT gearbox manual and automatic rolled into one. Most days on regular stop-start commute and town driving I use the automatic setting-easy to drive.