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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm tight and couldn't care less what car I drive.

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

    Trash.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Great for a day to day car where it isn't worth having a 'nice' car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford mondeo.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Part of another deal to buy a franchised car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Plenty of car for the money.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Comfortable drive, rather wallowy but smooths out rough country lanes very well. Reasonable power and economy about 35mpg. Indicator system is a minor nuisance.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy and who cares if it gets a dent!

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Gear knob comes off....super glue.....not any more. Clutch is terrible sometimes, return spring apparently.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Huge boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control, when I found it.