• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I've just passed my test (even though I've been driving eight years)

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

    My girlfriend hates driving it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Not enjoyed owning it at all

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mazda MX-5

  • 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?

    £1,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid the going rate

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed something soon

    What was the dealer like?

    N/A

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Not at all quick. Typical front wheel drive understeer in corners

    What's it like to park?

    Piece of cake. Has a City button to make the steering feather light should you want to use it

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Engine management light keeps going on and off. Wiper detached from the linkage - £150 for a new wiper assembly. Go to scrappies for parts

    What's most practical about your car?

    5 doors

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    It's got electric windows. That's about all that could be described as a 'gadget'