• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical and reliable.

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

    Generally impressed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. There are a few niggles though. The mid-parcel shelf seems to generally get in the way and is incompatible with the optional rubber tray protector. The plastics generally scuff quite badly around the doors seats etc- not great for a car of this value. The sat nav is great to use but far less precise with directions than a tom-tom. If Honda sort these out then it would be perfect.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Could be another CRV

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    A very fair price

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Many of the advantages of a full 4WD such as a Land Rover but with high reliability and lower running cost

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A pleasure to drive. Excellent ride height. More road noise than an E-class Mercedes but more pleasurable to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Superb. Reversing camera and ultrasonic detectors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Generally very practical.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Full length sun-roof. Audio USB connection for i-pod or memory stick. Bluetooth connectivity. Reversing camera.