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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    To be honest if you have a black 1 dont be surpirsed wen you get pulled over every 5 minutes because you look like a drug dealer.

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

    They all say im lucky because im only 20

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes i would but i wouldnt go for the petrol as it really drinks the fuel.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    330cd sport mazda rx-8

  • 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?

    £7,900

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I bought the car from an auction at 7900 the car would sell easily on autotrader for 10k. If you take your time you can get an absolute bargain.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    For safety and for asc button

    What was the dealer like?

    I recommend not to buy from a dealer and to go to a an auction.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    it is fantastic to drive really comfortable, and if you like going fast its a gem. if you do go fast and traction control is on its really annoying because everytime the back end twitches out the traction control dropps all revs and straightens you out.

    What's it like to park?

    really good with parking sensors and hardly any blind spots

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing yet (touch wood). its a very strong engine

    What's most practical about your car?

    comfort and roomy

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    asc (traction control) button is the main reason i bought the car, after seeing a similar 1 drifting on an roundabout i said i had to get 1 of those.