• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    6k

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always wanted one - drove one of the prototypes as a friend used to work for Rover back in the day.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    excellent when running. Not so great on motorway as didn't feel that safe

    What's it like to park?

    easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Bought at 50K 4 years old and sold 4 year later at 78K. Head gasket went, two rear brake calipers, new radiator, brake pipes, two ball joints, two wheel bearings, leaking hydra gas suspension, track rods, 6 tyres (Pirelli) in 30K, new clutch, new coolant pipes, cam belt and rust everywhere - but hey I loved the car!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing but was fun the sun whilst I had it

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?