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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not alot

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

    My girlfriend wants me to get a sports car!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Would buy a diesel version. This seems pretty juicy even on the motorway

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A Diesel

  • 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?

    £1,300

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Relatively cheap for age and milage of car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Bought it from my mechanic after the gearbox went on my previous car. It was there and available straight away.

    What was the dealer like?

    He's my friend!

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pretty good. Drove it to Marbella and all around Ibiza and was comfortable.

    What's it like to park?

    OK

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Heater matrix is on it's way out.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise Control! Alot of my driving is at night and it's quite easy to creep up speed, 80, 80, 100, 110 and you don't even realise you're doing it. Next thing you've been nicked! With the cruise control I can set it at 70-80mph and not risk the motorway police stopping me!