• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes a sporty fast car, but also wants economy and value for money.

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

    Very nice, I'm an idiot for paying what I did though.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, something more comfortable to drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Who knows maybe a bmw, jaguar, alfa romeo, i'm not bothered really it must be red though!!!

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £13,500

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really paid list price and got no extras, apart from a large amount of interest to pay on my loan :-(.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    A good blend of economy and performance.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpfull, I only went to look at a used one, but ended up buying a new one on finance, I learnt a lesson that day.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nice set up, gallons of power on demand, I changed the stock tyres soon after getting it as they always span out, not to harsh on bumps, the worst thing is the road/wind noise.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing apart from a cracked rear wash pipe (repaired under warrenty) and a new windscreen which was better than the standard one.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Cheap to insure, tax and one fuel for the performance you get.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The turbo and climate control.