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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Family man.

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

    The wife and mother in law like it. Enough said.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    It's a company car although I would have another. The biturbo looks interesting.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I'm not. It'll be another company car.

  • 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?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    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?

    The mid range punch is great for safe overtaking on B roads. Acceleration in third gear from 30-70 is rapid although decent acceleration is available in any gear from 1500rpm. The ride and handling are very good although the steering's light at speed and a bit vague.

    What's it like to park?

    Not too bad, although rear visibility isn't great.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The fuel economy. Over a mixture of driving it never fails to return over 50mpg.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated leather sports seats are great. Lots of standard equipment you.