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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Student/ granny

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

    no opinion really its just a normal car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    perhaps

    What are you likely to buy next?

    no idea yet!

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    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

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth and quiet for a small car, good in town or on motorway but could do with more mid-range punch as it has to work hard for overtaking on rural roads, the steering is very light and has little feel

    What's it like to park?

    Simple

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Suspension bushes all round needing replacing under warranty- apparently this is a common problem. Some other small and apparently common issues; rear wash wipe doesn't work,dash warning buzzer (fuel light, lights on etc)has mysteriously stopped working and fan occasionally blows only hot air. It also cost me £30 to change a headlight bulb because this can only be done at a dealer. The car also uses a lot of oil and coolant and the cambelt change costs around £350

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Pop out cupholder