• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Rich Hippy

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

    No different

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, certainly not with my own money. SWhy would you buy a car that could cost £8,500 for an electrical part that goes wrong?

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Volvo XC90

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £39,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It was a company car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Fuel economy and tax

    What was the dealer like?

    OK. nowt special

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Cumbersome

    What's it like to park?

    Cumbersome

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes the AC/DC power converter went wrong at 2 years and 10 months. It cost £8,500 to repait. Fortunately it was under warranty, two months later and I would have had an expensive problem

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not much. The tailgate opens electronically. Space is limited in teh boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None