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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not much.

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

    Practical family car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes because of refinement and fairly low running costs.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,500

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Price was good. Did the deal just before the new year.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a car with a large boot and estate practicality.

    What was the dealer like?

    Not very good - car was not ready for collection on agreed date.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good on motorway where it is quiet and refined. Handling and road holding could be better.

    What's it like to park?

    Not too bad with reversing camera and sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not really. Air con needed re-gassing which was done for free as I had only had the car for a few months.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot and interior space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The built in sat-nav.