• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    People think its just a rover. golf-gti is just a golf or type-r is just a civic whats the diffrence??

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

    nice looking car and great colour

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. not because i do not like the car i have had a rover 200 and my mgzr and fancy a change. plus they do not make them again yet.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    honda civic type r. lot faster and someone at work has one and says its been a great car and i like the look of them.

  • 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?

    £6,750

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    rubbish

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    picks up very well in all gears, handles very well in wet or dry weather

    What's it like to park?

    good rear veiw and has a good turning circle even with the optional 17" wheels

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    drivers door lock broke- new lock motor drivers window regulator broke- new regulator motor gear box syncro from 4th to 5th gear crunched - syncro changed by dealer front down pipe cat causes a hissing noise and rattles - just living with it engine temp sensor causing cooling fan to come on when not needed- changed sensor had to shange front and rear badges and wheel center caps a the MG logo had faded badly

    What's most practical about your car?

    hatchback

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    air-con