• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm a family man who loves driving.

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

    Nobody has really commented although I heard a neighbour comment that our c-max is better than his fiesta. I think they like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I like it but the dashboard rattle puts me off. I love everything else though, so maybe.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I like the citroen c4 picasso. Or maybe the new 2010 Ford c-max.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Motability

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Motability car. Good head and leg room with ease of access.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful. Although I couldn't have mudflaps because he said they wouldn't fit.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good actually, not much body lean compared with our previous Xsara Picasso.

    What's it like to park?

    In my opinion quite hard. The rear window is small and without parking sensors I find it difficult to judge the front and back of the car.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Just the odd vibration/ rattle. The dashboard vibrates on certain road surfaces. The drivers door card vibrates also.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Taking the seats out and having plenty of space to take things to the tip.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Trip computer, Headlamp delay, motorway indicator, armrest, selecting the wiper settings.