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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cool, single, sophisticated.

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

    They love its sporty image.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No as it is getting older, but I would definitely recommend it!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A bigger one like an Audi or Alfa Romeo.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, as they wanted rid of the car quick to make room and so I got it for almost half its actual value.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Was the sportiest car I could afford insurance on!!

    What was the dealer like?

    A wheeler-dealer place in the backstreets of Manchester.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent, it is very smooth and nippy, great round town, fun on country roads and an excellent motorway cruiser - even at a constant 90mph!

    What's it like to park?

    Because of the slanted angle of the rear windscreen it is difficult to see out the back.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    The windscreen wiper motor went 2 weeks after I bought it. Apart from 3 tyre changes due to wear and tear and a timing belt change, it has never let me down and has never left me stranded at the roadside! The electrics can play up, especially the cd player.

    What's most practical about your car?

    I wouldnt say anything was particularly practical, but being a coupe what is impractical is the lack of rear legroom!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The electric sunroof, 6 cd multichanger and leather seats that come with the high spec model like mine.