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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    The car says that I'm driving on a a budget and not in a hurry to get anywhere and invites overtakers.

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

    This car does not encourage discussions about the car as it is what it is basic and unlike other cars I have owned goes unnoticed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes I would buy this car again but would need to get the diesel version preferably the 1.4.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I would be looking quite closely at a Kia or maybe a Ford Focus as I am attracted by economy and style.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,500

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The deal was reasonable but the part exchange was a little ungenerous.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    To lower motoring costs.

    What was the dealer like?

    The dealer was one I have had a number of cars from and always found them to be easy to deal with and very efficient.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    This model which I chose for economy reasons is not in any way sporty and is indeed somewhat sluggish, but if you can keep the revs up it is not too bad.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy to park and being a small car it is easy to get into small spaces.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    The only thing that has failed on this car is one of the rear seats has become faulty due to the locking mechanism collapsing.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The car is quite functional in that the seats fold down and the rear door is reasonably large.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    As far as gadgets go it has most of the normal including AC ,cruise control, electric front windows, CD player and imobiliser all work reasonably well.