• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That we could have bought a Golf GTI and had change but went for the boring option instead!

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

    Like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    We'll see

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Decide then but it won't be for a while

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £23,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    We spec'd car up with lots of extras just how we wanted it. We intend keeping car for a number of years. £23k is still a lot of money for a 'Fiesta' sized car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    We had an original A-class and my partner loved it and said she wanted another!

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Much quicker than our old A160 and more refined. Was sceptical about 'Autotronic' CVT gearbox but it is fine. Controls very light

    What's it like to park?

    Easy! We needn't have ordered the parking sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No and our previous A-class was very reliable also

    What's most practical about your car?

    Lots of room. Easy to park

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sports package with 17'' alloys makes it stand out. Big electric sunroof is great. Integrated rear child seat brilliant.