• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    too many kids

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

    they like it due to good seating position raised up etc and comfy seats

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    they dont make it anymore but may look for late model 2.2 tdi when this one is a bit older

    What are you likely to buy next?

    if 4 kids at home another FRV (see above) if any kids flew the nest maybe an estate ( wife likes them)

  • 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?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    good trade in on old car (BMW 118d) and good price for this one which was below book price

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    had a 4th child on way so needed a bigger car

    What was the dealer like?

    good (Arnold Clarke) friendly and easy to deal with

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    OK, bit sluggish 2.0 petrol would prefer the 2.2 tdi but 1500 quid extra could not justify with low miles per year

    What's it like to park?

    ok due to flat rear and light power steering.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, reliable and trusty Honda

    What's most practical about your car?

    6 full size seats. Needed an MPV but so many are 7 seaters with tiny 2 seats in boot neither use nor ornament.Due to age of kids we needed bigger seats.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    multi combo of split seating arrangements.Put back seats down and huge load area etc.