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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Appreciate style, performance and engineering excellence.

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

    Love it's looks.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Love it.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    XKR version of same year.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks and performance.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quiet, quick and very stable regardless of speed.

    What's it like to park?

    Visibility could be better and sensors are invaluable.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Failed transponder in spare key.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not a lot but not bought for practicality.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?