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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possible, but there is an increasing list of alternatives including "crossovers".

    What are you likely to buy next?

    No idea - I've only just got this one.

  • 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?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The p/ex deal seemed to be fair, but when dealing with car traders I always feel I'm being ripped off.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed the load carrying capacity in a compact car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Fair, on the face of it.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Straightfoward to park. Rear parking sensors are a big help.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    The load space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?