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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't know, don't care.

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

    My family loves it and do not care in any way what my neighbours think.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but not anytime soon.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I will buy a 9-5 in a few years when the new model is on the 2nd hand market, it'll replace my other care.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £21,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got a discount of close to £7000 on a 'Winter Offer' scheme.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It is one of a very few four seater convertibles on the market, well that and a 40th birthday present.

    What was the dealer like?

    The salesman was very good, the dealership in general was average.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy, good Turbo midrange, 6th gear is great on the motorway with cruise control, very quiet with the roof up.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, parking sensors as standard.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    A seat microswitch was faulty on day one but it was replaced very quickly with no further problems.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It has four proper seats, two adults can sit in the back and there is enough room with the roof down for some soft luggage bags in the boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated Seats