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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I wanted a dependable car

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

    No comments

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, because of change in circumstances. Would reccommend one to a friend, though

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Estate car for practical reasons

  • 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?

    £2,450

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid a good price for the year/mileage

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a car for the imminent birth of our first child

    What was the dealer like?

    Bought independently

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Solid enough. Holds the road fine

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Uneven wear on front offside tyre. Other than that, nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent sized for a small family

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Doesn't really have any!