• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Hopefully that I have taste...and shares in the local petrol station!

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

    They love it, the Copper Red colour with the stone leather really work well together

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, because there aren't too many around. It's not a company car so why not shake off the "Mondeo" man syndrome?

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Would certainly consider a Mazda, definitely a 4x4 of some sort

  • 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?

    £12,995

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    A fair deal, top price for my trade-in and a good price on the Mazda

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Want exclusivity!

    What was the dealer like?

    Good, very helpful

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy-peasey, very responsive with great roadholding. Sticks to the road around corners with very little body-roll

    What's it like to park?

    With the sensors it's not too bad, small turning circle though...

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear wiper had no blade left, Dealer sent me one in the post.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy to drive with some oomph if needed

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Two - BOSE sound system and the Xenon headlamps (wouldn't buy any future car without them)