Vauxhall Agila (2000 - 2007) 1.0i 12V Expression 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am more worried about my bank balance than image!

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

Has been called everything from 'the blue blob - to the pope mobile' but everyone soon shuts up when the realise i got a car with 20 miles on clock (inc my test drive) with nearly 3 years warrenty for under 5,000

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. It suits my needs for reliability and economy. I love the slightly higher up driving position. The big internal space when rear seats are down is a mega bonus. The insurance and tax on it are also really good and it is much more economical than my last car. I have only ever driven small cars (passed my test 06)

What are you likely to buy next?

I had a nightmare with my car before my agila (fiesta second hand... money pit/death trap) so i hope to keep my agila for many years! I think i would find it really hard to drive a normal car now as i do like the slightly higher up driving position.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£4,995

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car was pre-registered but only had delivery miles on it and at 4,995 i felt it was a real bargain - with a bit of haggling they gave us a parcel shelf FOC

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Price!!

What was the dealer like?

Really helpful - didn't need to do much to convince me to buy the car as my friend has a 53 model (she has the higher spec one though) they were really good talking me through paperwork etc..

What's it like to drive?

I only do town driving and it is fine for what i need it for. It isnt the most powerful car in the world but i have the 1 liter - it does shift when it has to and has got me out of a few jams.

What's it like to park?

Being high up gives better vision - the fact i can reverse park in it shows how easy it is to park!

Have you had any problems with the car?

The passenger wind mirror glass fell out about 2 weeks after i got the car. The dealer checked the unit and could see no damage had been done by me i.e hitting my mirror against something so they replaced the glass free.

What's most practical about your car?

Back seats are easy to put down giving you a MASSIVE internal space

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The electric mirrors are so handy.