• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW or Toyota small car

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £6,300

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Should have been approx £9500 new and I paid just over £6000 brand new!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was a bargain!

    What was the dealer like?

    Good

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Lacks acceleration and sluggish with any additional passengers

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes - CV joint has been replaced twice and has now gone for the 3rd time and still only done 26,000 miles at 4 years of age. Gear linkage failed, on/off button for stereo doesn't work, remote control locking faulty, paintwork very easily scratched

    What's most practical about your car?

    Small and easy to manoevre

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Stereo/radio controls on steering wheel