Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2014) 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family man.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Great, means they don't have to drive.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, perhaps a more powerful diesel.
What are you likely to buy next?
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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?
£20,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
In line with value given on this site at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted an MPV that didn't drive like one.
What was the dealer like?
Didn't fit dog guard as agreed and got a cowboy to fit sub-standard electrics with tow bar. All sorted eventually but required several return trips and photographs of electrical bodge job.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable on long trips or fun on a twisty back road, only really notice weight if you go into a corner too fast.
What's it like to park?
Sensors and good visibility make it easy, but it is a large car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brake discs pitted on inner surface and a boost pipe causing lumpy acceleration.
What's most practical about your car?
7 seats or a van depending on which you need.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front screen, with Bluetooth a close second.
