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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cool a.n efficient.

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

    Everyone has said that they like it. My parents, husband and son all like it. My dogs go out in it most days and have never complained.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely or the Audi equivalent .

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably something very similar. It is just right.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £140,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got free roof bars and free first year service and mots for my ownership. I had to book it in for a new windscreen the day I picked it up because of a chip which the salesman said he had not noticed. A bit inconvenient.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a large boot to fit my mother's wheelchair in. Also it had to be automatic and I prefer diesel.

    What was the dealer like?

    He was a bit oily but I wanted the car and the price was right. He gave me a good trade in on my Ford Focus.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth drive. Not difficult to park as it has front and rear sensors. Very fuel efficient regularly returning fifty to the gallon. My passengers always remark on its comfort, with roomy leather seats. Automatic gearbox.

    What's it like to park?

    I am useless at parking so the sensors are a godsend.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear coil spring went after a year. Otherwise it has been great.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very comfortable seats and quiet engine. Handles very well on long runs. Very fuel efficient.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The sat nav is excellent.