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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says "I'm a dynamic go getter with an eye for a bargain" - not really, I've no idea what it says about me and I really don't care.

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

    think its ok.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, great little run around.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    As it is a Mazda, it won't stop running until 2084 - by then we'll probably have flying cars - so one of those. In the short term ... either a 'Twix' or a 'Double decker'

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    reasonable deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Economical commutermobile

    What was the dealer like?

    Full of chavs. Car giant is second only to IKEA. Hell would be third worst place to buy a car.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    torquey. Much quicker than I thought it would be. Very comfy drive & great driving position. Visibility is really good.

    What's it like to park?

    easy to park.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    60 MPG, loads of space, Mazda reliability.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing stands out on its own - but whole package is very good.