• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I still enjoy my cars

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

    Everyone likes it, my son puts me off swapping it for anything else!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes it has provided the comfort I enjoy and has proved a big improvement on my last one.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The 2007 face-lift model, or maybe an XK when they drop a bit in price.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, Ford Dealer MD cast off, got new tyres and reasonable trade in for my XJ8

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted the X350 model

    What was the dealer like?

    Pretty good

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    The best ride of any car I've ever owned,I wasn't sure about the heightened drivers position at first but now its fine.Still puts a smile on my face when I drive it.

    What's it like to park?

    Easier than my corsa!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Wheel nuts seized on one front wheel - bimetallic corrosion cost me about £400!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing - it's an XJ. Although I prefer the extra mpg compared with the previous model

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The cruise control prevents any more points on my license