• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Enjoys good quality and performance without being badge obsessed.

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

    Volvo? You are getting old...actually it's pretty good.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly, but would insist on parking sensors. Maybe something a bit bigger.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Unsure.

  • 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?

    £7,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, car was a part exchange.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Comfort and combination of performance and economy

    What was the dealer like?

    Good

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Comfotable, very quick, (nice to be a bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing at the traffic lights especially with 3 series drivers).

    What's it like to park?

    The one big failing of this car is a horredous turning circle, parking or even negotiating multi-story ramps requires careful planning.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Folding rear seats, comfort of front seats/driving position, good storage.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Dolby surround sound system utterly fantastic, (may be going deaf soon though...)