• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I would like to think that it says aha a city girl in a city run around.

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

    My family don't like it, my friends say it's cute and roomy inside.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I probably would as it is a very good all rounder.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I would be tempted to buy another 4x4.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The price set was vat free. An initiative being run by the dealer.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed to downsize. Having driven suzukis for some years, I decided to buy the splash, particularly as it sat quite high. This suited me as I had been driving a 4x4 for some years.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good and helpful.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    She doesn't wheeze, on the motorway she tootles along effortlessly. She's automatic so any change of gear is taken care of. If it's a particularly steep hill I change the automatic shift to help the engine.

    What's it like to park?

    Easyish. I must confess I found my 4x4 easier to park.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, only a split wiper.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's very manoeuvrable and rather nippy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I quite like funnel type rev counter.