What are these like? I know it won't be the fastest thing on four wheels, but the other half has took a liking to them.

What are they like as an everyday car, fuel consumption, servicing, I'd imagine residual values to be pretty shit and I'm sure it'll be on the £400 a year car tax as the one she's seen is an 03 plate for £3500.

 

A mates dad had one, he rated it quite highly, but then that doesn't really mean much as he rates anything he owns highly
I think they are quite thirsty, and the back seats are a right off unless you are less than 5'5. Pretty reliable as well, I think they are a lot of car for the money tbh - indicators are on the wrong side though which takes some getting used to!!! (or at least were on the mk1)

 

Cheers Rich, I'll try and talk her out of it as I don't like them