Nice, bet your the talk of the street today. what sort of 0 to 10mph does it have ? least you now have a very good excuse for being late for work, well sorry i didnt want to leave at 3am to gethere for 9am.

 

I've only every had a courtesy car once and it was a 318. First up going form the stumpy cooper S to a 318 was a little difficult getting used to but it did me a treat. had it for a couple of weeks and that period happened to coincide with a house move so the extra space was a bonus.

Though I was driving the lowest spec car (albiet M steering wheel and gear nob) people looked at me everywhere I went. Not sure if it was a Tosser look... think it was.

Funny, but the attitude from other drivers suddenly change when you get in a 3 series. No one lets you out at junctions... I learnt to dislike the car, however the extra space was a real bonus just when i needed it. Agreed - not huge but compared to the mini - plenty.

 

I always get a Civic Type-R

but then my mate does work at honda

 

I can understand your other complaints re service but I can't understand what complaint you could possibly have regarding the courtesy car (my insurers normally cover them for no extra cost)...

If the image means that much to you - renting something more to your taste would be the best bet. If you don't like the cost implication of that - then I guess it's the Suzuki... or walking for you...

 

This wouldn't be Springfield would it Ade? I thought Durham could do no wrong It'll be weeks before you see your car again!!!

On the subject of courtesey cars of the same brand, Honda UK gave me a Vectra for a month from Enterprise when they were sorting the S2ks suspension. It cost them about

 

I think courtesy cars used at most main dealers (all manufacturers) is the biggest missed opportunity of upselling there is.

 

No need to get bitter and twisted just cos you didn't get the pink Jazz



Seriously though do think it's crap having to pay

 

I got a CTR when mine went in LOL

Mind you though i did say i was interested in down grading and wanted an extended test drive, great way to get a decent courtesy car.
Shame Toyota dont do a decent sporty number any more

 

The top of the range Celica isn't bad, from what I hear, Simmo......

 

I have a friend who has a Celica T-Sport and it is very nice indeed.

I also have a soft spot for the MR2 - quite a focused little car IMHO.