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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Everyone loves it. It's a head turner and a conversation starter.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    For sure, for everything i've listed earlier.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not sure, possibly Mini Cooper S.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £9,600

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    At the time, June 2008, yes. I had various things thrown in, such as Fiat 500 car mats, side stripes, kick plates and air freshner gadget!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Great reviews elsewhere, looks, charm, gadgets.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful and ok with me, but have heard some horror stories from the Grangemouth garage.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    a Go-kart, sticks to the road like glue. Breaks are great. Extremely comfortable during journeys. Used to do 240 mile round trip once a week with no problems.

    What's it like to park?

    Simple. City steering function is great for parking.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing has gone wrong with the car as of yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space saving options. Space in back is enough. Big boot compared to most small cars. Easy to keep clean inside. Always starts instantly and drives like a go-kart. Fuel consumption of 50mpg.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Trip computer, Blue & me, & media player usb port.