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  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Knows nothing about what makes a good car

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

    Like the comfort, hate the reliability issues

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - can't afford the repair bills and need something reliable

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Fiat Bravo, Renault Laguna or something Japanese

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good looks, good size, strong engine

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great - when it works

    What's it like to park?

    Power steering makes it easy, but the position of the boot makes it hard to judge

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Climate control stopped working, various dashboard bulbs flickered, cd autochanger stopped working, brake calipers seized requiring new calipers at £300 each, various dashboard switches broke, electrical gremlins, cyinder head gasket blew with no warning.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's not as heavy as you would expect to push it off the road

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Built in carphone