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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Didn't find it that comfortable as passengers, although it looks quite nice

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, too slow, stereo sound quality is laughable, interior controls are badly postioned and designed

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi A3

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good, handles well, extremely easy to drive, clutch is easy to operate, albeit exceptionally slow to get going, 1.4 is not big enough for a car of this size

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, although the car is bigger than you might think

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Couple of dashboard flashed on and off for no reason

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's quite spacious inside and in the boot and cheap to run

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    You must be joking, this car is as gadgetless as you can find, and what it does have is designed badly