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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares?

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

    Glad I went back to a quality car after a dalliance with Skoda.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Absolutely, wish they made a 1.4 TFSI version.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    No idea, I plan to have this one for a while.

  • 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?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    7.5% discount - happy with that in view of the type of car and Audi's reputation for limited discounting.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    If I didn't buy a soft top this time I probably never would! The previous car was so hopeless I wanted something that would be smart and fun as well as reliable.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good, found the car in the spec I wanted and arranged for delivery on my birthday.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good, lovely smooth, quiet and responsive engine with very slick gearbox.

    What's it like to park?

    Not easy, you need the rear sensors!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing at all.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Much more boot space than you'd expect.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The fully automatic roof.