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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares what it says?

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

    Apart from my wife who thinks a Focus takes up too much space they like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes because they offer terrific value for money and seem to run well if maintained. I liked owning mine.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Range Rover TD6.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No such thing as a good deal when buying any car. I got the standard part ex for my Jag XJ and they were selling at a reasonable price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Liked the look and you get a lot for your money.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful and professional - Car World, Peteroborough.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Ponderous and difficult in town situations given its poor turning circle but on long runs its an admirable cruiser. Handles like a car when compared to an L322 Range Rover and the re-mapping give it extra welly for overtaking.

    What's it like to park?

    Very poor in multi-stories despite front and rear parking sensors and the reversing camera. Light steering though and its height helps in manoeuvring so cant complain.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Bits of trim a bit loose but in the last 9 months its been faultless which is surprising given the agricultural build quality.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Great for a family so when lugging around all their gear its been really good. The drop down DVD player in the back helps in that respect though!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated seats and ability of the sat-nav to play mp3s.