• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical everyday transport

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

    Passengers love it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would definitely buy this car again because it is so practical and easy to use. It is far better than the Honda Accord for leg room, ease of parking, getting in and out etc.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again.

  • 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?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, got a good trade in price on our old car (the over-rated Honda Accord 2.0 iVTec 2003 saloon)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had a Matrix as a hire car on a foreign holiday, liked it so much that we bought one on our return

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good all round

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    The Matrix is great for town driving with light controls and gentle acceleration. On motorways it can maintain a steady 70 mph and is surprisingly quiet.

    What's it like to park?

    Straightforward

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Works perfectly

    What's most practical about your car?

    Plenty of space inside Easy to get in and out Loads of leg room front and back Brilliant visibility Children love it Easy to drive

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Trays for back seat passengers