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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Mr Average retired.

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

    Boring

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No it depreciates very badly.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Kia Ceed 3 SW Auto derv, due for delivery October 2011.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Was in line with advertised prices.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Retirement so looking for lower running costs.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly but PDI was very poor, car delivered with lots af faults including rusty brake discs!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Goes very well, nippy when asked to be, smooth quiet ride.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Scree wash fuse blew in winter (replaced free of charge by dealer).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its easy to park.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Its nothing special but does everthing it says on the tin.