• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes quality and style.

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

    Everyone seems to love it both to see and to ride in. Makes you feel special. Even complete strangers wil stop to say what a beautiful car it is.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely but it has been replaced with new model whose styling does not grab me yet

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Nothing out there at the moment so may have to keep this one as it is one of the last of its style.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Car was direct from Jaguar management via dealer network, 8 months old and nearly half price. Bought at bottom of the market so got a good deal and exactly the colour and trim I wanted

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a luxury saloon with style and personality which meant BMW and Mercs were off the list

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent both locally and the supplying dealer as well.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Always feels glued to the road; get on a B road and it behaves like a sports car half its size plus if you cruise at sensible speeds turns in an average of 40mpg. Serene over bumpy roads. Was even good in the snow which was unexpected. Just love it...

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with sensors front and rear

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Minor corrosion on a wheel centre so dealer changed all four.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Rush with hush.... Eats up the miles in supreme comfort

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Voice control and memory settings for everything. Heated front screen