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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not a lot

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

    Good for the price I paid.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No they're getting old but if i needed another cheapy i would go for another.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Either an alfa or something japanese

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £380

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Just as a cheap runaround

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    When i first drove the car I was surprised at how well it performed. It doesn't handle particularly well even with the 40mm drop I've had. In a straight line it is so strong for a 1.6 thats done 143k. It pulls like a train and has bags of low down torque and power. Very pleased.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy all round visability is very good.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    I had to replace a seal on the master brake cylinder and the lamda sensor. I've spent about £200 on it and that included a new MOT

    What's most practical about your car?

    the space

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric windows