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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Like style, not a sheep and follow everyone else down to the nearest BMW dealership ! Individual !

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Love it - even got a friend that would like to swap his Scooby for it (no way!)

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - it's got style and individuality - plus it's quick

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Would love the new Alfa Spider - but family may not allow!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yep - traded in my 'S' Reg 2.5 V6 (as it had some problems !!) Good deal due to the in car extras (DVD, MP3, etc)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks Performance Engine Sound Had a 2.5 V6 and the GTA was the obvious progression In car DVD/MP3 system

    What was the dealer like?

    Good and Helpful

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quick and you can point it quite hard into corners - just watch for the understeer if you really push it. More comfortable than a lot of sporty saloons !

    What's it like to park?

    OK - just don't try an dturn it around in a narrow lane !

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yep ! Wishbone, anti-roll bar, near side suspnesion, air bag warning light and the jacking point covers keep fall off !!!!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing really - apart from it's four door. The boot opening is a bit small, it turns like an oil tanker and it drinks pertrol like I own BP - but I love it !!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The right hand pedal - it makes such a great sound, especially through the Dartford tunnel with the windows down !!