• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Unsure

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

    Unsure

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but I would ensure it was fully checked by a mechanic.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    C-max or S-max.

  • Buying experience

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,900

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not a good deal as the car was in a poor state of repair and they refused to adhere to the sale of goods act and aaccept the car back as I requested of them. I'd never buy from Estuary Cars Leigh on Sea again.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Size of boot and economy.

    What was the dealer like?

    Disgusting. More Arthur Dailey than a decent car dealer. I was sold a higher warranty but was never given it. They took my parthe ex and never declared the value. Very strange company.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slow to pick up but very economic.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear bushes wore quickly. injector leaks that cannot be removed without costly engine strip. Driver door lock failed Alternator died and is going again Rear shock leaked. Cruise control faulty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Fuel economy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated front screen.