Faults:

Front wheel bearings replaced at 12,000 miles.

Rear view mirror fell off at 22,500 miles.

General Comments:

The car is a total fun package. It is extremely fast, handles better than almost all other vehicles on the road and rewards enthusiastic driving. But despite that I get more than 40mpg.

I have driven it in all weathers, including snow and ice, and nothing has spoiled the enjoyment. In summer, my wife calls it the 4-wheel deckchair!

It is extremely comfortable, even on long journeys, and copes with luggage for two for seven days - longer if you use the fixing for a case on the back.

The only downside on long journeys is the noise at high speed, but if you use a motorbike communications unit with ear-defender headphones you can talk to your passenger, listen to music (mini disc player/radio), GPS and mobile with no problems at all.

Faults:

Some times the starter motor stick. If the car is put in gear and then rocked while pressing the starter button it works fine. Hasn't done it for a while.

General Comments:

This car is fantastic. 0-60 in just a bit over 5 seconds. The handling is excellent. It is very hard to get in and out of, but not too bad once you are in the seat.. I was suprised how comfortable it is. The stereo is a waste of time.. You can't hear anything other than the engine, if you can't hear the engine you are not driving it properly..

Closes thing to riding a bike I have ever come across.

Faults:

Minor electrical faults.

General Comments:

An absolute joy to drive.

It is bumpy and drafty, but whatever the discomfort is, it is outweighed by the sheer exhilaration of being at one with the car.