Depends on your height and choice of seats. Esseesse or TMC with suspension upgrade essential in my view.

I've got the Sunroof option on my baby, personally i think it's a must 
(i'm only 5'7" too) 

I'm about the same height as you..... and in fact am reasonably long in the body (and correspondingly very short in the leg!), so headroom can be an issue in some cars. Although you do sit quite high in the A500, it is not a problem. I do have a sunroof in mine, but that was because I like sunroofs rather than any need for headroom. You should not have a problem.

Other than that, there is little to warn you about, apart from the fact that these cars are infectious...... if you test one, you will absolutely fall for its charms and want one. That's what happened to me, and good many more people on this forum! 

I don't think "bouncy" is quite the word for it  I would say that the harsh ride is probably the only downside of a wonderful car, but you just have to keep a close eye out for potholes and take it very easy with speed humps. In my opinion the leather seats are great and well worth the upgrade cost.

You don't have to go for esseesse -  the standard car is huge fun. Before going for esseesse or particularly TMC check the insurance costs as well as the warrantee - many companies won't touch tune ups although most will insure the esseesse for extra.

I also use my car for work and it makes my day a little more fun so definately not wasted on your commute. It's rock solid on the motorway, nippy in town and huge fun around the country lanes.

No dealer will budge on the the price - anyone telling you they got a discount is being creative e.g. they got slightly more than they expected for their part-ex or some mats thrown in.

Paula

hi smiles all round people do a double take when u pull alongside at 50 then blast off leaving them wondering what the hell was that or when joining a motorway the car pulls out at 60 to let u join whilst he overtakes u no chance pull away at 70ish !! and leave them behind 

Thanks for all the help everyone! Think i have my mind made up!

Hey Jax, yep, Dec will be D-day, but with sortin the wedding between now and then and travellin with work I won't have a chance to think! (partly why I came to the well-informed guys of the forum!)

Dee

Welcome!

The Scottish contingent seems to be growing weekly  .