• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Typical family car and practicality comes first.

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

    They all really like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Only if it had 6 gears which i believe some of the newer models have.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably a 2.2 diesel Honda CR-V.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, got excellent trade-in against 2001 Peugeot 206.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Spacious family car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Local dealer and he seemed very genuine and helpful.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great in town terrible on the motorway. Only 5 gears and at 70mph the revs are uncomfortably high. Needs an extra gear so badly.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy - has large wing mirrors and also has rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, front window wiper motor packed in and was expensive to replace.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good sized boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth hands-free.