• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I'm too tight to buy a new car and lose £5k a year on depreciation..

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

    Petrol heads love it, others have no idea what it is (including the spotty 17 year olds in their chaved up Corsa's...)

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, look forward to driving it.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Golf R32 for me, Passat R36 for the missus...

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Belonged to my father and was after it for years!

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    One of the best handling front wheel drive cars of all time. Also has rear wheel steering.

    What's it like to park?

    OK, but view is sometimes limited. Like any car, you need to get to know it, then it's OK.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Can still fit family in, 4 seats, good sized boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air con, gauge pod, heated seats...