• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    chav

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

    boy racer, hated by all

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no, too much attention from police and chavs

    What are you likely to buy next?

    traded it in for a type r

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    got a decent deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    nippy hot hatch for little money

    What was the dealer like?

    fine

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    sporty handling, a little harsh though expected, engine pretty good

    What's it like to park?

    very easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    no problems, though the build quality is poor

    What's most practical about your car?

    like a go kart

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    handling was great on country roads