• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Yummy mummy!

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

    Think its lovely looking, surprisingly spacious and quite fast.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Most definitely. It ticks all the boxes for a small family car but stands out from the crowd with its quirky styling.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Possibly a nissan quashqai.

  • 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?

    £21,700

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Selected individual optional extras to save money.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    New baby so got my first ever 4 door car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent service and very friendy people.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Its a Cooper S so its great fun on country roads and motorway alike.

    What's it like to park?

    Really easy to park with rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Went into limp mode once due to a throttle sensor which was duly replaced.

    What's most practical about your car?

    4 doors, plenty of leg room in the back and a big enough boot to fit a pram and weekly shop.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Black wheels make it look so much nicer than the silver wheeled versions.