• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I protect my family and value comfort as well as safety and looks.

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

    Everyone likes to travel in this car. The kids know their friends are jealous.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, a newer model is on the cards.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    4x4.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £23,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    We thought so, but could probably have done better.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Loved the looks, the V6 Mercedes engine and the comfort, still do.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good but franchise rapidly changed hands many times. Service manager was not impressive but reception and sales people good.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Powerful, comfortable, good to drive. Steering can be a little vague.

    What's it like to park?

    Good overall, although difficult to judge where rear of vehicle is.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Very little in over 8 years, a few transmission and axle parts changed at recommendation of main dealer service manager without there being any obvious reason.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Great load space and bags of room for little ones at the time and now three teenage children.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric heated leather seats.