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“I bought mine 5 years old and it was an ex-taxi. Ok...”

written by derekofglos on 23/02/2008

Good Points
Very Economical, Practical, Looks Good, Solid Car.
Low Insurance Group compared with Vauxhall/others same size.

Bad Points
Central Locking not remote, V Basic Stereo, Turning Circle not good.

General Comments
I bought mine 5 years old and it was an ex-taxi. Ok the front seat's a bit worn and I've had to tighten the door catches, but that's all. All the servicing has been taken care of in that time. It would just benefit from a better stereo (better one in my 13 year old Astra Estate). Getting 50 mpg and that's from an engine thats done 200k! Even if I have to have major engine work say I've still l won over the equivalent age car that's done 75k.

With a bit of work the bodywork has come up brilliantly (cost 40 worth of car care kit and some elbow grease!).