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Mum's still on the 55-plate Corsa that replaced it, which hasn't been quite as good but still runs well and has only ever had minor problems.
Basically, if it has the number 55 in the model designation, it's going to be fun.........
Apart from the bloody AC.
before that I had an Audi A6, lovely car to drive the uk in extremely comfortable and great economy, only sold it because it lacked poke for a bit of fun when needed and was a very big car that was a struggle to park in a multi-storey.
Before that hat was a Honda Civic 2.2 diesel, great car that, huge inside and very economical and surprisingly quick, it's lack of Bluetooth or an aux input in the end meant I had to sell it as it wasn't practical with work requirements.
If the Honda had the merc engine with the audis toys I'd still be driving it.
Bought it new 2 years ago, when a career change involved handing back my company car.
Its quiet, surprisingly good fun on twisty roads, cheap to run and faster than you might think 125bhp would be.
No faults (though the Ford dealerships I've dealt with aren't great). I'd definitely have another and definitely recommend it.
Yeah, I'd recommend it. It's fast enough to know you've got the power if you need it at any realistic speed, and it's very comfortable on long drives, especially as an auto with cruise control - it's nice going on longer drives and getting out at the other end feeling relaxed. With the boot and fold down seats transporting gear isn't an issue either.
It's also got a sport mode, which doesn't really do much but I think people assume a grey Toyota estate isn't going to beat them off the mark at traffic lights...
Only downside is the fuel consumption, really - Normal driving is 42mpg, I can get it up to 47 if I'm really careful.
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Living up north I've got winter tyres for it which make it very impressive in all conditions, but I'd only recommend it if you're willing to go to the effort of winter tyres and changing wheels twice a year (or running winters all year round, or living somewhere warm).
My current car is Lexus NX300h Luxury. Would recommend it in a heartbeat, best car I've owned.
I'd read various reviews and was worried we were making a big mistake when we ordered it, but took the plunge as it was a deal that was too good to refuse...and I'm so glad we did. Unbridled luxury inside with all the toys you need, plenty of passenger space and shifts when and if you need it to.
The boot is slightly smaller than some cars of the same size (but it's sacrificed for bigger cabin space, so I'm not upset) - but it's plenty big enough to fit the dog crate in, which is the most important thing.
Economy is not class leading by any means but 38-40mpg for a chunky 4x4 is more than respectable in my eyes....and what it loses in a few MPG is completely made up by the luxury and pleasure of driving.
It's the first of 5 cars I've owned that doesn't give me lower back pain when on long journeys.
Plus, the Lexus after sales service has been exceptional.
It's not the most fun car I've ever owned (that title goes to the Seat Toledo with Turbo Charged 150bhp engine in it), but it's the best one by a country mile.
All I care about are running costs, driver comfort (of which this is passable) and that I can fit a good amount of gear in it.
Would I recommend it? NO. But I have to qualify that.
For me the car has been perfect over the last 18 months. Given the government grants, low cost/free fuel, no tax, no mot, free parking in town etc it has been very cheap for a new car (it's on a PCP deal). However it is a second car and I only use it for local commuting, running the kids about, doing the shopping etc. It's very comfy, easy to drive, great tech in it, fun accelleration and a whole host of other good things. The whole 'eco' thing has been a pretty unimportant side issue as far as I'm concerned. i can fit all my gig kit in it but without too much room to spare. Overall it has been very good for ME and my pretty limited set of driving requirements.
However I think the 'golden' age of the early adopter investment into incentivising electric cars is over. The free electric recharges are now disapparing (which was inevitable). So when my PCP deal runs out next year, I'll be returning it and having a jolly good think about my driving needs moving forward (which have changed a bit now my kids are 2 years older).
Proper average. Basic focus. Doesn't even have alloys.
It was described as a "paedo's car" when I bought it.
I'll stick to me Suzuki GSXR 750 for performance.
Best Car I've had, effortless to drive, plenty of grunt when I need it, handles like a hot hatch when it needs to, plenty of room for gear, totally reliable, never misses a beat.
Drove to south of France in it this year - did a constant 130KPH for nearly 7 hours non-stop and used just over 1/4 tank of fuel to do it!!
I've been slogging a 60mile commute *each way* since February and its been superb. I've done 14,000miles since buying this car in March - commute plus business trips, pleasure trips, running around etc - and its been faultless.