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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Its fun!

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

    They love it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I intend to hold onto this for a few years.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Negotiated as it needs two new front tyres.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    The car had been really well maintained both in terms of the bodywork and the engine, and it looks relatively like new!

    What was the dealer like?

    Fair and very helpful.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth to drive, with enough power in the engine to feel like you are driving a sporty car.

    What's it like to park?

    OK, getting used to its width and bigger bottom than my old Peugeot.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, just fixed two lights - my mechanic is very happy with it, in terms of it being a great car for its age.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfortable - very versus a couple of other test drives in different makes.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Its a Cabriolet!