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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    quite a lot of them about, so I guess it doesn't stand out in the crowd.

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

    like the image and space of the car. reliability not so much.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    not sure. heard of a few vauxhalls having CIM problems, so may look elsewhere

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • 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?

    £3,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    not bad, car was in good condition and reasonable price

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    reliability, space, comfort

    What was the dealer like?

    local garage

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    nice and smooth. loved the cruise control.

    What's it like to park?

    fairly easy, good visibility and turning circle

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes, the CIM went - a costly fix, the electric windows became sticky - sometimes had to press 3 or more times before they would respond - as did the electric mirrors

    What's most practical about your car?

    the load space

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    trip computer, cruise control