• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Like a laugh

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

    They all think it's cool..........I think anyway

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not but it's fun while it lasts

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A larger 2 seat convertible

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £21,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I read that you can't get much off a mini and I was left indifferent having got £750 off

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a fun weekend car

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine, no complaints. Not great/not bad

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nimble. Super hard suspension can make it very skittish on bumpy roads and can be annoying if you're not in a "driving" mood. If you are in the mood it's a blast.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy. They put radar on the convertibles as the rear visibilty is poor

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing. There are dash rattles that can be annoying but some of the trim is fairly cheap (too cheap for a 20k + car)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Parking, back seats to use as a boot (you can't get adults in them)

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    ipod connection (extra £150) & wind deflector (a must if you want to go any distance with the roof off)