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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don´t know, don´t care.

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

    Family likes it. Except for the faults.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I don´t think so, altough It´s not brilliant, it´s not near as terrible as some would say.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something even more versatile, and preferably with more space for rear occupants.

  • 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?

    August 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    More or less. The car had been in an accident before I acquired it, of which the seller didn´t inform me about and as a result had severe water leaks to the interior of the car. After taking the car to the local dealer and having it properly fixed I presented the bill to the previous owner, and demanded to be refunded for this, which I was.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a family car, with good fuel economy, versatile and reliable. Guess I got 3 out of 4.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It´s actually quite nice. Quite torquey engine and has a very good boost that really makes it go. Stiff suspension doesn´t make it the most comfortable ride and surprisingly doesn´t quite make it that good in cornering as there´s a slight tendency in oversteering from the front of the car.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy. Decent visibility all around.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    A couple of things, specially electrics, which I didn´t expect in a car like this. Auxiliary electric water pump cracked and needed replacement. Got a used one for €25,00 (new one was almost €200,00). Busted pressure electrovalve for turbo, thermostat (car wouldn´t warm up but after a long period driving) and MAP sensor had the car entering safe mode for a long time until I figured it out with a diagnostic tool and fixing was the price of a spray can of brake cleaner. ABS dash light will not turn off, ABS module needs replacement. The air con doesn´t work anymore and I suspect a leak.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big cargo space in the luggage compartment, roof rails are pretty good for transporting large things. Foldable rear seats (60-40) wich allow huge carrying space inside of the car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Safety switch for rear windows. Keeps my son from playing with the switch.