• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like driving and am a bit of a poser!

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

    They love it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - because it has been cheap to run, 100% reliable and gets admiring looks everywhere it goes.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Next generation MX-5 - but I hope to keep this one for a while yet.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I believe so as I got a discount on the list price, a good amount for my trade-in and low rate on my finance.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Quite good, although a bit pushy on the paint protection rubbish.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Amazing - telepathic steering, great throttle response and immense handling.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not a thing.

    What's most practical about your car?

    For a sports car, the boot is a good size. There's more than enough room for a weekend away's worth of luggage.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The five stage heated seats are brilliant!