Renault Master

Renault Master 2012

Engine is 2.3 tdci 6 speed tiptronic automatic gearbox but it responds better if you use it as a manual. I think it's a four-cylinder single turbo diesel.

 0-62 in 15 seconds dead
Top speed is 87 mph 
125 BHP
Torque: 229 lb-ft

Great bus. Very comfortable, but the gearbox is terrible, it doesn't change up quick enough and you end up over-revving it but over all it`s very reliable. It's got a USB port for music, you can put your iPod into it. Great radio.  it has a red cloth interior and captan chairs in the front. It is better to use  gearbox in manual   


It's the most comfortable bus we've ever had. The suspension is brilliant, especially at the back. It's got a nice interior and the A/C is good. It has electric windows in the front but manual in the back with a manual sunroof. 


Handling: it handles really well around the bends when you chuck it about.You can chuck it about with ease, it takes everything you give it without moaning.
The only downside is the steering lock is awful but it's still a fantastic bus that I wouldn't change for anything.

it works really well on the motorway its best if you keep the limiter off as the limiter gets in the way. The Renault master has an  automatic gear box that can reach around 76 and a half thousand miles.

That's it really. 
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Grant Levell

FORD C-MAX (2013)

I haven't driven this yet, but I've driven the 2011 one, which was only a five seater. This new one is a seven seater, so it could be a bit more practical, which it will be. I would say after looking at this, you'd need the 2.0 litre diesel, if you want the performance. the 1.0 litre would take you half-a-year to get up to 60. The smaller engine could be a bit gutless. By looking at the weight and size of it, lets say it would be a bit under powered. Also comes with heated windscreen.

Some facts: Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5d. Engine: 2.0 Turbo Diesel. 160bhp. 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds. Top speed: 130 mph. MPG: 57. 6-speed manual. Facts from Parkers.

For optional extras parking sensors front and rear are what I would add. Especially with drivers who don't know how to park.

Mercedes e350 AMG SPORT

E350 AMG SPORT 

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It's got a voice activated sat-nav. It's got hands free phone connectivity. Leather seats. Basically all the stuff Merc's have got.

0-62mph in 6.2 seconds.
Top speed 155 mph.
BHP is 254
Torque: 457 ft/lb

its got black leather with white piping. I do not think this drives as well as the 535 but it does drive well for a merc. it goes really well on the motorway, the engine is really responsive if you leave it in sports mode, which I highly recommend. it is really comfortable for long motorway journeys, but not as comfortable as my current car which is the audi A8 long wheel base. It is more of a sporty ride than a comfortable ride as it has the big AMG wheels but overall it does have a degree of comfort.

Mercedes 350 CDi Sport

Here is the ML mercedes cdi 350 sport

It's got front and rear parking sensors. It's got 20" alloys. It's got full leather interior. It's got cruise control. It's got rain sensing windscreen wipers. It's got auto-box. It's a five-speed this time, but it's also trip-tronic gearbox so you can use it in either manual or auto. It's more relaxing in the auto mode. If you want more performance it's quicker to flick it over to manual and put it in sport mode.

0-60mph in 7.6 seconds.

155mph top speed.
265 BHP

Volvo S60 D5

Great to drive. Very luxurious. Drives very well. It's not sporty though, it's more towards a luxury ride than a performance car. It's got leather, air-con, six CD auto-changer in the boot, 20" alloys, six-speed manual gearbox You could have a seven speed Auto. I would personally go for the manual. Metallic paint obviously.

0-60mph: 7.4 seconds

Top speed: 146mph

Could do with cruise control as an extra, if you must have it. That's as an extra, you don't get it as standard. I think it's about £1500. But you get a leather interior as standard.

Vauxhall Meriva

Petrol engines will be 1.4 litres, with one naturally aspirated unit and two turbos delivering 120 and 140bhp.

Diesels will be a choice of the 1.3-litre GM/Fiat Multijet unit and a 1.7-litre turbodiesel in either 100bhp or 120bhp output. There will also be a tuned-up GSi petrol version next year.

Tested: Vauxhall Meriva with 1.4-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed manual transmission. Front-wheel drive

Power/torque: 138bhp/148lb ft
Top speed: 120mph-plus
Acceleration: 0-62mph in 9.0sec

Vauxhall Zafira TDCi

This is probably the worst car that I've owned in my entire life. Reason is because it's unreliable. Keeps breaking down. Automatic gear boxes go on the automatic versions. If you've got to get one, get the diesel manual, and get the new 2012 shape, not the old shape.

Zero to 62 in 9.7 seconds Top speed 123 mph Combined economy is 39.2 mpg