• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical but not cool...

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

    See above

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes; excellent all round family car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet; arriving soon to run alongside Chevrolet.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,500

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Was an ex-display model with 15 miles on the clock; came straight to us from showroom so was "as new" but pre-registered by the dealer.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted spacious safe family car

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful; all done over the internet and'phone.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fine if a little noisy.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems - rear sensors useful though they warn you when you've still got a couple of feet to play with!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space and height; great for a bad back!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The extra seats in the boot.