• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    that I like a sporty medium sized prestigious car and enjoy driving

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

    family adore it and wont let me sell it even though we live abroad and they dont go in it too often. Dont know what friends think, they mostly have more expensive cars

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    If I spent more time in UK I couldn't think of a nicer car. I think it is much better looking than the new X type ( shows my age?) which i cant tell from e Mondeo, Lexus, Mazda 6 etc

    What are you likely to buy next?

    If I spend more time in UK I would like another one. Much more sporty if less roomy and practical than my family transport Volvo S80 abroad

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    High mileage after 2 years and comapny I am connected with company I bought it from

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    high mileage therefore reasonable price from connected company

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very comfortable, nicely weighted steering, smooth ride and lovely handling a pleasure on country roads and relaxing motorway cruiser. turbo diesel lots of power in all 6 gears

    What's it like to park?

    feels small and helped by sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    alomost nothing TG except horn ceased working and split on a turbo pipe repaired under guarantee

    What's most practical about your car?

    adjustable driving position

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    touch screen telephone