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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That a like a bargain.

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

    Not a bad looking car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would probably go for the estate version.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Astra estate or insignia estate.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,300

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a decent part ex price for my old car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good specification, motorway performance.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very Good.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy to drive around town, eats the miles up on the Motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    No problem.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Clutch pedal developed a squeak when changing Gear. Clutch pedal box needed replacing after 24,000 miles.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent running costs, and motorway cruising.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric assisted handbrake, stop start felicity.