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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    This car says I'd like a bmw convertible but can't afford one.

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

    Friends are quite impressed with the style neighbours like the fact it's smaller than the rover 75 I had before as we share a parking area.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would buy another because economy and performance are great and even though new this was the cheapest convertible on the market, it's a very underestimated car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    What I'd like to buy next would be a jaguar S type but can't afford one so I'll probably keep this car for a long time.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,800

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Swapped it for a Rover 75.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Convertible

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good to drive but does tend to spin the wheels a bit on pulling away and loses traction in wet & slippery conditions.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking is easy, good all round visibility.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Thermostat housing/temperature sender unit, it's a one piece unit and is a common fault.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Being a convertible and having a young child I can fold away the roof for easy access to fit/release the baby seat.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Good stereo with steering wheel controls.