Vauxhall Tigra (2004 - 2009) 1.8i 16V Exclusiv 2d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Haha lots of things probably but you can't be bothered about that if you drive a convertible surely?!

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

They love it and always con a lift when they can and it's my car we take in the sunshine (obv!)

Would you buy this car again and why?

Possibly (if it hadn't been discontinued, oh, and they had improved the interior dash etc)

What are you likely to buy next?

Quite like the look of the Renault Wind (although not sure about Renaults!)

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a convertible car

What was the dealer like?

Ok - quite slow at getting the car delivered from another branch and organising paperwork

What's it like to drive?

Great around town, small enough to sneak amongst the traffic and very nippy on the motorway. The larger engine (1.8) is excellent for overtaking. Visibility in the rain hinders the vision out of the side windows as the angle over the door mirrors kick up the muck and it gathers on the glass - and the mirrors are not heated so stay wet and unusable until wiped!

What's it like to park?

Not too bad. Agile to park although has quite a long boot so takes a bit of getting used to for reverse parking after a hatchback.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Puncture! Does not come with spare wheel only a can of Tyreweld. This proved no use as the hole in my tyre was too big to be 'sealed' and the air leaked straight out.

What's most practical about your car?

Surprisingly spacious boot even with the roof down

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Ooh, has to be the roof. And the electric boot is wizzy too (closing it can be a bit of a bug but hey-ho)