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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Says I want something with more about it than a Mazda or the unreliable MG.

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

    Love it, doesn't look desperate.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, love its stance and looks on the road and it puts a smile on your face when the tops down.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    When its dead and they're cheap enough, maybe a Z4.

  • 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?

    £1,600

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought at auction and prefered to spend my own money on repairs and renovations rather than take the word of a complete stranger. I took a chance and got a cheap car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Just wanted a soft top that had a chance of working for longer than a month!

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fine, enough power get a good feeling from the car.

    What's it like to park?

    Front on ok but reversing is tricky with the old discoloured plastic rear window.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing, excel needs tyres which are pricier than I bargained for due to awkward size.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Cheap insurance.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Throw back manual roof. Easy peasy nothing to go wrong.