• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    i'm getting sensible

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

    think it's very nice. good condition and a lot more sensible than my previous car, quieter as well.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes but only the japanese version as it has almost 200bhp so not so slow

    What are you likely to buy next?

    something with a turbo or a v6 engine

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    full dealer service history, new air con condenser and exhaust a couple of months before purchase. alloys refurbed beforehand. cambelt done.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    needed a more practical car than a toyota mr2 turbo with full roll cage and massively modified engine

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    good handling but too slow. engine fantastically smooth and pulls from any revs, just doesn't accelerate very quickly, i end up willing it along the road

    What's it like to park?

    very easy, good visibility

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope

    What's most practical about your car?

    it's got rear seats (not good for people above 6ft though) and a decent size boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated mirrors amazingly useful in the winter