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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing. I needed wheels and it barely done that.

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

    The stereo is amazing, the car is terrible.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Expensive to repair problems, and never even found the solution to the problems. And its not just me, search the internet, you will see.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Now have a peugeot 406 just as wheel, which is a lot better, but next will be a focus i hope as they are renowned for handling and overall very good.

  • 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?

    £1,300

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Shit. Rolls round the corners, very spongey in every aspect. My previous same age Nissan Primera was tenfold better than this.

    What's it like to park?

    Normal.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    One major problem. Car went into limp mode continuously. spent extreme amounts of money trying to fix the problem. never found.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The stereo system, absolutely awesome for standard, best ive experienced to date.