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محمد عوض

May 15

I'm planning to buy a 2014 model 1.5 manual second-hand just for fun, but I've seen a lot of complaints about this car online. I'd like to hear some real feedback from experienced folks to decide whether I should take the plunge.

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عبد العزيز أكبر
عبد العزيز أكبر2024-05-30 02:09
What could go wrong? I started modifying it as soon as I got it.
طموح نايف
طموح نايف2024-05-15 21:51
No major issues, but quite a few minor ones. Manual transmission is okay, but I'd skip the automatic.
أحمد معتصم
أحمد معتصم2024-05-15 18:25
No issues, drives great.

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