Handling problem

I bought a new Mazda 2 1.3 TS2 last year and just could not get on with it - too much road and suspension noise and rattles in the dashboard area. I decided to get something else and tried Jazz, Yaris and Auris but liked the Panda and bought one in February. I have done about 8000 miles in my Panda Multijet and am very pleased with it - it drives very well and all sound levels etc are good. The FIAT dealer in Crawley is very good - my car had rusty wheel bolts and they have all been replaced under warranty.

Asked on 13 February 2010 by M.S., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John

Tags: buying new cars small cars

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