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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It looks shorty & elegant. It is practical but not boring.

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

    My dad is jealous. Made him go looking for a new car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. I love the interior. It is smart, comfortable & packed full of gismos.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Hard to say at this stage but it will be a 5 door family car.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £19,450

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, they had 0% PCP finance. They also threw in a lot of extras to seal the deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    New arrival in the family meant we had to go from one to two cars.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok. I'm not a fan of salesman technique but it's something I have to put up with.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great. Really smooth & comfortable. Has enough poke to pull away in a hurry should you need to. The cruise control make life easy on the motorway too.

    What's it like to park?

    This model as rear parking sensors so it is nice & simple to park.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet. I'm only a couple of weeks in as an owner so I'm not expecting any problems this soon after rolling from the forecourt.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The istop feature is great for city driving. No more burning fuel while sat in traffic.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The MZD Connect "infotainment" system is great.