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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says I'm concerned about the environment, but I'm not, it says I'm a hairdresser, but I'm not, it says I bought the car to please the wife, cause she's always wanted one. So I put up with it. However I could really do with more Power, I'm considering the Arbarth 180 BHP as the trade in in September, once the PCP ends.

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

    They all love it, they say they'll get one.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No it's not powerful or fast enough, I'll get the Arbarth 695 competizione 180 BHP NET. MAINLY CAUSE I LOVE THE CAR BUT NEED MORE SPEED.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Arbarth 695 competizione 180 BHP.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £12,300

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes because we got £500 Fiat contribution.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Economics

    What was the dealer like?

    Very knowledgable and helpful,with no pressure to buy.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great, I've no complaints about how it drives, I tend to hammer the accelerator though, to get the best out of it.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Both front brake callipers were changed under warranty at the first yearly service, after about 5000 miles, I was informed that they were binding, however, I'm a vehicle mechanic, I never noticed them binding at all.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The size is great, it's the first small car I've ever owned, I love it. Quite pokey for a tiny engine.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Stop start is great, fuel saving is always good.