Ford Grand C-MAX (2010 - 2019) 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I believe it shows that I put my family first, but still like to hang onto a nice looking car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The neighbours are very impressed at how nice the car looks and the quality of the finish. The level of spec far exceeds my partners company BMW.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definitely. £ for £ it offers the best value for money of any car we have had.
What are you likely to buy next?
When the time comes, I will certainly look at this model again. I would also be interested in the new shape Zafira as an alternative.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,400
When did you buy the car?
May 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
I feel the deal was good. The car we purchased was the cheapest advertised in UK of the same spec etc. They also matched the PX price offered on our existing car by Renault.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We needed a larger car than our existing Renault Clio.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was friendly (as most are when you are buying a car). They were very slow to return phone calls, and also seemed unable to "negotiate" anything without constantly referring to "The Manager".
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's no greyhound, however it will drive comfortably at the speed limit, with minimal wind noise. Handling is not as sharp as I would like, however this is a 7 seat family car, so it's never going to be great. Acceleration is far better than the 1.8 zafira we have had in the past. Overall it is a very pleasant car to drive, with performance slightly exceeding expectations.
What's it like to park?
As you are quite high up, parking is relatively straight forward, with the rear parking sensors being an additional benefit.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No problems to date, however the reception on the DAB radio is not as good as I would have hoped.
What's most practical about your car?
Again the sliding doors make it a very practical car for families, along with the 7 - seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The sliding doors are a great asset when in car parks, as we no longer need to worry about the children opening the doors when getting out. The Bluetooth car kit also works very well.
