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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Young professional.

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

    Impressed by the comfort and quiet engine.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, if it had a bigger engine. Build quality. Understated appearance.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    3-series

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £15,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Uprated stereo - more speakers and AUX socket

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Delivered quicker than promised.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Underpowered, but almost forgivable due to it's obliging, quiet performance.

    What's it like to park?

    No problem.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Alternator failed 2k miles. Car off the road for 5 days while Audi tried to work out what the RAC man had already told them.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Variable servicing intervals.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    AUX socket.