• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I am an idiot for buying it and falling for manufacturers and reviewers verbiage.

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

    It has spent so much time in garage they are not aware I own it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Back to Honda CR-V

  • 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?

    £20,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonably good PX

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Fell for advertising and having had CR-V for 3 years, fancied a change to similar vehicle

    What was the dealer like?

    Rubbish

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good to drive. Feels stable and secure. Ground clearance poor but not a proper off roader anyway

    What's it like to park?

    Difficult. mirrors not much help in judging distance in reverse.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    3 turbos, intercooler, fuel pump and set of injectors, rear engine mount.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Driving position and instrument positions

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Tailgate as opposed to door