• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who knows or cares. I do not buy a car to impress or because it has a badge that others lust after.

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

    A typical comment is, " I did not know Ford made such good cars".

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, practical, comfortable, 100% reliable and it costs £30 per annum to tax. In 40,000 miles I have averaged 52.6 mpg measured brim to brim.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Ford C-Max or a Mercedes GLA 220 4 matic.

  • 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?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Very good deal. Went to or e-mailed 43 Ford garages.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Suits my lifestyle.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quiet, refined. Excellent at long trips 3 hours behind the wheel is never arduous or tiring. Great compromise between handling and ride that gives an engaging drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with automatic parallel parking and reversing camera.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    Rear seats removable, flexible seating.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Reversing camera and automatic boot opening and closing. Panoramic roof.