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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Hopefully nothing much

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

    They like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - fun when you want it, understated.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again thanks, though I might look at an A3....

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    This was £1000 below the Parker's recommended price, and £3000 cheaper than the equivalent diesel...maybe it's because of Clarkson's horrible review in the Times

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Goes like a 1.4 until you put your foot down, then more power than you could reasonably need.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy (I had sensors fitted)

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Excellent boot, auto driving lights, rain sensing wipers, great fuel economy for a petrol

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Curry hook on underside of parcel shelf; funky but ridiculous 'submarine' lighting