• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I have a family and like value for money.

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

    They like it a lot and can see the practical side.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not. I like to get something a bit different each time. Although I would recommend the Zafira to anyone.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not thought about that yet, but either Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Verso.

  • 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?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I think so. Half price car which is only 8 months old, can't be bad.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wife kindly wrote off our C-Max, so needed to replace the car with one with an equally sized boot, plus safe enough for our toddler and any other little people which may come along.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good. Had long test drive. Dealer very attentive. Although the deep scratch on the boot, which i was promised would be fixed, was only touched up with a crayon that my 18 month year old could have done. After a bit of moaning, car booked in next week to be repaired properly.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very quiet and smooth, although gear box takes some getting used to, as do the soft touch indicators. Engine note and road noise are exceptional compared to the Ford's i've owned.

    What's it like to park?

    Not bad. Parking sensors would be helpful, as its sometimes difficult to judge. Also turning circle is not great.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet, although plastic cover on front bumber which covers the towing eye seems to have fallen off at some point, maybe a design flaw.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Huge boot in 5 seat mode and loads of leg room elsewhere.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Dark rear windows are great, as are auto lights, wipers and mirror.