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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Old boy racer.

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

    Friends love/hate it depending on whether they are petrolheads. Wife loathes it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Might precipitate a divorce.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Hearse

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £27,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    OK

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    OK

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Awesome performance. Civilised in town.

    What's it like to park?

    OK - but turning lock is poor.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Massive engine failure - twice. Blown cylinder head gasket Big end bearing failure.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Practical - nothing Performance - everything.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?