Adria Izola A 697 Sg

Advantages: Fun; Styling; Handling; Practicality
Disadvantages: Cost of car and extras

...(and any car from the original film) from Venice to Brighton (pictures will be added). We headed south, doing Edinburgh to Dover in one hop, with the car perfectly behaved on the motorway, and very happy to cruise along at 70mph. On the continent it proved itself a confident tourer at even faster speeds. Never missed a beat, 6000 miles added in the space of two weeks. We got to play on a couple of racetracks as well - the tight motorbike circuit at Adria had the car working beautifully, and the open space of Monza let you open out (before realising you were holding up the Cooper S Works behind). Reading all of this you might begin to wonder if there are ANY downsides at all - and unfortunately I have to say there are. The primary problem comes with cost. The car itself isn't cheap, but the extras (there to allow you to 'personalise... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, economical pleasant family car
Disadvantages: Not for those who want speed

...I purchased a second hand Carisma (02 Reg) from my local SG Petch outlet. I was most impressed by their service and after sales service. Their trade-in for my old car was excellent, almost £1000 more than I was offered previously by another garage. Overall I found Petch's to be a friendly helpful company, not as pushy as a number of previous experiences with other outlets. Having had the car for almost 10 months now I can only say I really enjoy driving it. I've clocked up mileage in excess of my normal yearly amount because of the pleasure and comfort of driving the Carisma. Within that time absolutely nothing has gone wrong with the car, there have been no annoying rattles or noises or irritating problems. It has never had to go back into the garage for repairs. It starts first time every time. This is a big improvement on my previous... Read review

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Advantages: So comfortable you could eat a Ready Meal
Disadvantages: My experience!

...;Hey I cannot be bothered Guv”. It’s a pity that you can’t demand the day and time you car was assembled on the line! ~~ First Car Opinion This is my first attempt, I am not a Taxi Driver and I live in Edinburgh. ~~ The Appearance We ordered the booted type, British Racing Green, Wooden Dash and Interior Inlays. Once I got my new Flat Cap and Pipe we where ready to rock and roll. ~~ The Meat and Two Veg It is a 2-litre Fuel Injected car, it goes like the clappers. It is fast, furious and bloody marvellous. Of course I refer to its extraordinary prowess at reaching the uppermost limits of Legal Driving speeds, actually I do not! When you require the power it is available, when you need to get out of a junction or join a motorway fast, it is there. When you need to overtake “6” cars on the A697- Carfraemill... Read review

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