Vauxhall Tigra (2004 - 2009) 1.4i 16V 2d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Look at me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice - they want one.
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO - Too much to go wrong.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another RELIABLE JAPANESE CAR!!!!! Tried English - not impressed!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal as at the time it was 2k cheaper up north than down south.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I liked the car and thought a hard top convertible would be the ideal car to own.(if have no children)
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice to drive.
What's it like to park?
Fine.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Screws under boot prone to rusting, passenger door seal leaked (before getting it re-sealed), passenger window would not go up if roof and window button not used in specific way(before being fixed) new brake discs and brake pads fitted in 2009 MOT...the steering rack is on it's way out(which may explain why car rattles now at 65mph+) and car now makes a nasty whining sound 65mph+.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel economy and hard top as opposed to soft top.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I do like the convertible as cars get too hot in hot weather. Nice to have the roof down rather than a/c.
