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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like the quality and don't compromise performance for economy.

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

    They admire it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Absolutely. I got a 5 year old car, as good as new for a small fraction of its new £90k price tag, and it is a dream to drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - car in as new condition - very low miles. As large engined car not so many buyers.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was left hand drive, had very low mileage and in exceptional condition.

    What was the dealer like?

    Independent car and parts dealer. Made a 30 mile 1 hour journey to pick me up from the nearest train station.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Awesome. Parkers obviously didn't test drive the e500, because you cannot call it 'not exiting to drive'. I test drive the E350 CDI, and yes agree, it was boring. I picked my 500 up in just north of Nottinghan and drove it down to Portsmouth, took it on a ferry to Caen and then drove it on down to Marbella in Spain. I done lot's of driving in many diffenrt cars and have to say this was the best drive ever. All the power you need, yet refined, firm suspension, perfectly balanced.

    What's it like to park?

    It is a big car, but it has front and rear parking sensors and a rear camera so quite easy to park.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    The roof can be put up and down whilst driving.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The onboard technology is amazing.