• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That you like to be a bit different.

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

    Every loves it so far!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    So far yes! It does what it was designed for in and more in some.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I've got this for the next 3 years so i'll wait tosee whats out then.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £9,495

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Free metallic paint and mats and £2000 for my 1995 Volvo 460. So I ended up with paying £7,495 on 8.9% APR finance. A deal I couldn't refuse.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Government scrappage scheme made my it a great deal, also great mpg and free road tax.

    What was the dealer like?

    Had a couple of problems, and I felt I was telling them what they should of been telling me, but all were sorted in the end.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great! It punches well above it's weight for its size especially on the motorway. Comfortable, quiet and refined.

    What's it like to park?

    Will take a while to get used to but when I do it will get in spaces only the smart driver could otherwise dream off.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet, but I only got the keys today.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Carrying a third person when needed.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The joystick on the steering wheel for the stereo, it's very simple and easy to use without the clutter of loads of buttons