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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical Frugal Cock.

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

    None of them ever mentioned it. That's envy for you.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. No longer commuting. Just need a car for fun now.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Have already bought a VXR8! Figured that a big bike will prolly be the death of me so a big back to basics V8 is the way to go before the government eventually prices me off the road and cars like these are banned.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really, paid top whack but like the back up from a main dealer.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Lots of commuting.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good throughout the buying process. Westerley Exeter.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Best in it's class unless you are driving on our horrendous roads where it's very crashy but that's mainly those runflats again. Smooth country roads though are a dream to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy especially with parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Annoying rattles and sunroof knocking from the start. Mainly down to the rock hard run flats.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Reasonable boot space and four doors.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Little leds under the door handles.