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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    6 months and 14k miles in, yes. Let's see in 3 years time.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Time will tell.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £30,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Excellent discount as a business purchase.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had an awful experience with Audi; not quite old enough for a Merc!

    What was the dealer like?

    Wollastons of Northampton were brilliant.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic grip. No slouch either.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy. Front skirt is low so need to be careful even on normal height kerbs.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Driver's window needed "reinitialising" which was a pain free experience.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space is great considering it's only a 3.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto box.