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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    its bright turquise so you cant miss it but looks very old and tells people you need a replacement

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

    i thought you said you were getting an alfa romeo?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no the car is too uncontrolable

    What are you likely to buy next?

    alfa romeo 164

  • 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?

    £575

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    i did get a good deal i traded in my old escort for £300 and then payed £180

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    needed something to get around in

    What was the dealer like?

    helpful

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    its pretty awful its automatic gearbox is ok but is a bit slow witted but above all the suspension is horrific its incredebly soft and wallowy and if you hit a rock or pot hole it will throw you off course and nearly into a ditch cant really go over 80 mph if you hit anyhing then you will crash.

    What's it like to park?

    not so good its visibillity is bad at the front you cant see the bumper and the bonnet is shorter than it by about 4 inches and without a rear spoiler you wont see the back. the power steering also lets out an annoying whine when on full lock

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    i accidentaily broke one of the electric windows by spraying too much wd-40 down them breaking the motor

    What's most practical about your car?

    the boot is huge and rear legroom is very spacious could fit another row of seats in

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    the trip computer