• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Bit of an adventurer, and the xtrail is too

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

    practical

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    probably, 4x4 saved me on a very slippery roundabout. Had it in 2w drive lost it on the roundabout and was heading for the ditch, thought about 4x4 lock, switched it on and it carried on as if it was a dry road said a little prayer and it never put a foot wrong after that.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Cube looks fun.

  • 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?

    £20,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Glyn Hopkin very good deal both for old and new car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had previouse X trails wanted the boot space again, and its so good off road

    What was the dealer like?

    very helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    for such a big car it has excellent ride, very comfortable on a long haul

    What's it like to park?

    I find it a doddle, rear camera, can get it to within an inch at the rear. Last one had sensors and that was easy too.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not a thing, then all the rest were good

    What's most practical about your car?

    boot, plus extra space when seats are flat, its like a small van

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    cruise control, though the bluetooth is hard to beat