• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    mug

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

    bland

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no - reliability was a nightmare and Ford were no help

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Skoda Roomster

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    OK deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed an automatic due to disability. Wanted efficiency of diesel engine

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    easy, safe

    What's it like to park?

    visibility not brilliant - parking sensors would help

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    15 failed attempts by main dealer at resolving major hesitation pulling away from junctions accompanied by clouds of smoke. Car also regularly went into "limp" mode at speed, requiring a 10 minute stop. Car sold when problem not taken serioulsy by Ford Customer Relations.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated windscreen