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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares.

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

    Enjoyed it - did a few weddings for friends too - great fun.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Perhaps - but not the latest model as it only has a 4 cylinder engine instead of the fabulous twin turbo V6 diesel in this one.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Already replaced it with a very old mercedes - no sat nav, airbags, or roof!

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £33,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - got a few thousand off the list price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    As a retirement present to myself.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly, although the finance and GAP insurance salespeople were pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fabulous - direct steering, very good grip, accelerates like a sports car, firm but acceptable ride.

    What's it like to park?

    OK - I had the optional reversing camera fitted and it makes a difference. Quite a big car and a squeeze in my garage. I always parked away from riff raff to try and avoid car park bumps.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Various small things fixed under warranty - squeaky door seals, faulty map lights, no headlight level adjusters (they forgot to fit in the factory!).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Seats five at a push - well equipped with sat nave, bluetooth, DAB, auto, leather etc. etc, Decent sized boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Overall package - 150 mph and 50+ to the gallon. Hard to beat.