• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    you don't give a monkeys if anyone thinks its a hairdressers car.

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

    love it, several friends own one & the wife keeps borrowing it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes, fun, reliable & quite cheap to run for a sports car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    mx5 mk3 coupe.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,700

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    cheap buy from car supermarket.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Kids now have own cars, could finally by a 2 seater convertable..

    What was the dealer like?

    price on the screen was what cargiant wanted, no haggling.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    puts a smile on your face, not incredibly fast, could do with a bit more power, but handles great ( be careful in he rain though).

    What's it like to park?

    easy, its so small,

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    apart from 2 bulbs, nothing.All 2003 models suffer from clutch judder its not too much of a problem just use loads of revs when pulling away.

    What's most practical about your car?

    big boot for a sports car, use vacuum bags instead of a suitcase & you can get all you need for a weeks holiday in it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    easy to use hood, can lower it in under 10 seconds.