• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Flash.

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

    Like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No way. Too crude; feels like driving something from 20 years ago. Wished I'd test drove around my own patch.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford S-MAX already bought.

  • 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?

    £32,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Great. 17% discount and very good part exchange.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great on motorway. OK around town. Dreadful in the countryside; feel every undulation, pothole, ripple due to hard suspension. No feeling in steering.

    What's it like to park?

    OK. Needs front sensors, mean of Volvo not to fit as standard.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    None.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Luggage space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Automatic tail gate.