• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I am practical and sensible when choosing a vehicle for towing.

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

    It is admired by all of them especially when they need a lift in adverse weather conditions.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. It does everything that I want my vehicle to do.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The next generation Discovery.

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I was happy with the deal - the dealer increased my trade in allowance between agreeing a price and actually collecting my new vehicle.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Replacement for previous Discovery 3. I tow a large caravan and like to venture off road on occasion.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Effortless cruising, even when towing in excess of 1,600kg of caravan. Great view of the road ahead. You see much more of your surrounds making for a safer drive in congested areas and a better view of the countryside when out on scenic drives.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking is much easier than the vast majority of modern cars that I regularly use at work.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Engine management light came on once but overnight the fault cleared and has not re-occured since (over a year ago).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Almost everything. Can be converted from a large load space to a seven seat passenger vehicle with ease.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Rear view camera makes reversing safer.