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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like class without breaking the bank!

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

    They think it's beautiful and very luxurious.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possible but a hatchback may be more practical for my line of work.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not sure. Maybe the new Ford Mondeo when it's released.

  • 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?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, I looked round for weeks before buying the one I have.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I love the retro looks combined with the latest technological gadgets. Great British marque. Good fuel economy.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good. Treated like I was buying a new car. Even gave the wife a bouquet of flowers!

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Lovely. It pulls well and corners like it's on rails. Very comfortable on long journeys.

    What's it like to park?

    Great with front and rear parking sensors. Watch those alloys against the kerb though.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Standard wear and tear. It's easy to stall when cold.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent boot size. Good fuel economy. Drives like a dream!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Jaguar voice: Many functions such as climate control, sat nav, phone calls and changing the radio station can be controlled with a simple voice command.