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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I want to be a rep?

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

    Love it and are surprised by how good it is on the inside.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Reliable, very economical - it has yet to do less then 40mpg. It is a nice place to be.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Vectra estate if it is my own money, possibly an Insignia if it is a lease car.

  • 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?

    £2,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not particularly, the centre seat belt had broken - common problem apparently, but the dealer had push most of it underneath the seat. Replaced for £160

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I liked its looks and as it is a saloon it had more head room in the back - very important for a 1.96m tall son!

    What was the dealer like?

    Seemed ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Lovely. It is very comfortable and quite quiet, despite middle of the road tyres. The engine is not the most powerful but does not seem to have a narrow power band like turbo diesels usually have. Great for long distance driving.

    What's it like to park?

    Once used to how long it is, no problem.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No. I have done 16000 miles since buying it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot, it is huge and easy to access.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Despite it being a base model it has a lot of kit. I love the standard cruise control, love the auto wipers especially.