• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I'm a conoisseur of cars, I don't go for an ordinary car. I'm classy and different. Grown up.

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

    Think I'm a bit flash.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, as I need something newer so I'm not paying for maintenance all the time.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    z3, celica, beetle cabriolet, mx5.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,900

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks lovely in rare green metallic. German build quality. Rare model. Low mileage and only 2 owners with full service history.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slow and lazy, but handling is ok and it cruises well on motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    Anything is easy to park if you can drive well! It's ok.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    So far I've bought, 4 new tyres, new CAT, and lots of other expense. £500 service last year (specialist garage, not Audi dealers), £700 service this year. And there are still things wrong - wheel bearings need doing as does suspension.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Massive boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?