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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I know about cars.

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

    They all really like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Too early to comment really but from the way it drives etc... definately!

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • 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?

    £6,590

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Something a bit differnent, practical and sporty.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good to drive, good feel and feedback when steering the car. All around involving and great to drive. The 2.0 sport is pretty quick too! Good on motorways, plenty of torque so you won't find yourself shifting down gears too often.

    What's it like to park?

    Not so bad. The car isnt too big so parking isn't a major issue really. Although i think the hatch would probably be easier to park, bit smaller and a better view out of the rear.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only had the car a week but so far so good. With it been a Mazda reliability shouldnt be too much of an issue.

    What's most practical about your car?

    4 doors and enough room inside for adults in the back. Without been too big a car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I got the sport and the laeather is very good quality and the Bose sound system is brilliant.