• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    N/A

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

    They like it but know the problems iv had with it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Nope.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Honda Civic Type r

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a very good deal. Low mileage, free M.O.T, service, 4 new tyres, 6 months tax, £20 petrol.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks and had a good deal

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good. Not pushy, just left me alone with the car.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Despite the steering rack and suspension problems, the car does hold the road very well. The engine is ok, could do with a bit more power.

    What's it like to park?

    Can be quite tricky at times. But no major problem.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Reliability is poor. Electric window broke within the first month. Reverse gear crunches now and again. The roof is temperamental, only works when it wants too. Steering rack and suspension problems.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Probably the boot. Its quite big considering the roof goes there aswel.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Got to be the heated seats.