• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Boring/practical.

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

    My elderly mother likes it because it is easy to get in and out of.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Expensive to run and quite dull to look at.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Love the look of the Volvo XC60.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Previous car was stolen and I wanted to replicate functionality and low fuel consumption.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Feels solid on the road and safe on motorway. Reasonably responsive when you need extra speed for overtaking.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Cruise control has ceased to function and the fuel injectors now leaking so need to wear gas mask when driving.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Internal space and boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?