• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Middle aged man entering his mid-life crisis.....

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

    They all love it. The green eyed monster regularly appears.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. It is a sheer joy to drive and own.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A new Mazda MX-5 MK IV.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £18,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. A cash discount, another cash contribution on their PCP deal and 0% interest.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    No

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good. Kept me fully appraised from the time I placed the order to the time I collected it.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant. Love it to bits. It's what an MX-5 is all about, isn't it?

    What's it like to park?

    Fine. Even better when the roof is down.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing. It is an absolute joy.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It is not what you would class as a practical car. And I knew that when I bought it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The electric folding hardtop roof. Obviously.