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  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It used to represent quality - not anymore very common

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

    OK

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No never

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Just have - Audi

  • 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?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Company car but a better option than audi

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic for a blast, aweful for comfort and ride quality - god knows what the sport suspension is like

    What's it like to park?

    Great because its relatively compact.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Loads - variable service is a nightmare, clutch at 20000, basically a heap of junk and glad to get rid at the end of the 3 year lease (not replaced with a BMW despite have 4 previous BMW's)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Estate

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Getting out of the uncomfortable heap