• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Probably boring but practical.

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

    They have been very impressed with it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, totally reliable, very versatile and averaging 55mpg.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A new C-MAX.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really - probably paid the normal dealer rate.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a versatile car and economical car for transporting aged parents and son's disco equipment.

    What was the dealer like?

    OK, they did throw in roof bars!

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Comfortable, good visibility.

    What's it like to park?

    OK

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Boot release catch.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its versatility.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Comfortable seating. Limousine-like leg room in the back when only four people in car. This feature was cut on later models.