• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like to avoid the mainstream/buy cars for me rather than what people think.

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

    Mixed views. Some think it amazing. Others think it ugly/ an "old man's car".

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not. Been there etc. Boot small

    What are you likely to buy next?

    An estate or small SUV

  • 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?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Nearly 20k off list price and cheap, 2.9% apr finance.£320 a month for 3 years/18000 miles a year

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Something different. Had two big Citroens before.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent. Duthies of Montrose

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Effortless in every way. Utterly uninvolving but effortless. Recent 30 hr trip to Italy and still sane (just) on arrival

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy despite length. Radar parking front and rear a huge help.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Minor software glitch with sat-nav/central control unit. Rear anti-roll bar bushes replaced under warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Fold down rear seats (mine doesn't have the TGV rear seats).

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Hydractive 3+ suspension and the excellent head up display.