• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    new model is better to drive

    What are you likely to buy next?

    07 cr-v

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, £8000 off in just over 2 years

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    practicality, build, reliability, the high up position and great autobox

    What was the dealer like?

    excellent

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    the weakest point. I know its a 4x4 but the handling is particularly weak being mushy, over soft and generally feeling unstable when cornering at even moderate speeds. The fuel consumption is nothing short of terrible everaging 26mpg at best and performance adequate

    What's it like to park?

    fine, excellent visibility and really easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not as yet

    What's most practical about your car?

    the coolbox, rear picnic table and fully adjustable rear seats

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    coolbox and sat nav