• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I am an individual.

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

    Every one loves it, not the stodgy image of Volvo years a go!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes or another Volvo.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Definitely Volvo of some sort?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes got a good deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks great and something other then the obvious BMW, Audi, Merc.

    What was the dealer like?

    Sales were very helpful and on the ball- Volvo Norwich.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Really good there are 3 buttons to adjust the suspension soft to sport ect, great pulling power and fuel consumption.

    What's it like to park?

    Can get into 95% of spaces got front and rear park assist "a must have"

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Front tyres have just been replaced at 20000 miles not bad I thought for a big car with 185 hp and lots of torque.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good leg room and the boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    BLIS- blind spot information system. A small orange light comes on near the mirror if someone's in your blind spot, didn't think i would use it or would find it distracting, but not at all very useful gadget.