• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't want a BMW

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

    Oh look, he's got another loan car from the Jag dealers - we see more of those than his Jag.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. It's the best car I've ever had when it's working but I need a reliable one. I can't afford a new enough one.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Looking at Lexus or Audi.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,995

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Cheap - but it was (and is) a high miler. It is also such an early TDVI that most guides don't accept that it exists - it's on an 05 plate but all guides list 55 as the earliest.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always longed for a Jag

    What was the dealer like?

    Pretty decent - paid for £400 plus repairs in the first week.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fabulous when working OK - really smooth and a great ride without sacrifing handling.

    What's it like to park?

    Really easy - even though it's a bit longer than most cars

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    It puts a massive smile on my face on the rare occasions when it works OK. The rest of the time I dread what will go wrong next.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Heated screen, F/R park sensors, adaptive cruise, rear blinds

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Adaptive cruise, Xenon Lights