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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Young, normal, understated.

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

    think its fine, bit small, bit green

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    If 18 again then yes. At the time it was one of few nippy cars that wernt silly to insure...though it is group 10

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something more sporty and manly! maybe not a 16 valver

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    ok. flat battery and rear tyre though

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Nippy, Quality, Image

    What was the dealer like?

    nothing special (vw croydon)

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    a bit soggy but enough grip and can be thrown around all over the place and has safe understeer at the limit

    What's it like to park?

    piece of cake, if you cant park it - take a bus

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    mechanically sound. Electrically faulty (windows, ECU breifly)

    What's most practical about your car?

    nippy, manouverable

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    sunshine roof is nice