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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That i'm a young, sexy go-getter.

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

    See above.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, if i actually was a young, sexy go getter. but i'm not, so i'd probably get a diesel.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A4 Avant.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Thought it was ok at the time, looking at prices a year later it seems even better.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    4wd, but not a chelsea tractor.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Incredible. 200bhp coupled with the quattro system makes for rapid progress on the twisty bits,The ride is a touch on the firm side, but i've done a fair few long journeys in it and never got out with a bad back.

    What's it like to park?

    Rear sensors make it very easy, except when it's frosty and they make a weird noise.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing major, a very slight electric window niggle.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Five doors is definitely a bonus, it's like a small estate.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Mine is not particularly well endowed with gadjets, but the s-line leather seats are pretty smart.