• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Family man.

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

    Passangers also say ride is comfortable.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. low running costs,(fully comp insurance only £198 per annum), practical & fun to drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another C-Max.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,500

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    One year old car with 9,000 miles on clock, happy with price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Traded in Citroen Picasso 1.6HDI. C-MAX is a much better drivers car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ashington Autos, West Sussex. Very happy with deal.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fun to drive, quality feel.

    What's it like to park?

    Not bad, but like most modern cars end of bonnet not visable.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, Exhaust Gas regen valve went wrong, engine miss firing. Fixed by Ford dealer Caffyns at Haslemere at no cost under Ford warranty, very happy with repair.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Huge boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Quick clear heated front windscreen.