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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Says your loaded, but costs less than it looks.

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

    My neighbours got me to use it for their daughters wedding car, looked stunning in the photos.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, because dealer backup was truly dreadful.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mitsubishi Warrior.

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good part-ex on my 325i BMW.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Dreadful, car had lots of faults despite having allegedly been through their workshops.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Stunning to drive with hood up or down. Loads of smooth power, car is so quiet, sometimes you think it has cut out.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, with parking sensors front and rear.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Apart from the trim falts when I bought it, it has had a new starter motor and the crankshaft sensor failed. Both were fixed under warranty, but dealer generally unhelpful.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Four seater convertable, although rear seat passengers get a fair bit off wind buffeting.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric hood.