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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like high quality cars.

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

    They loved it apart from it being a bit short on legroom in the back.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes if I could afford it, probably would have an automatic model now.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Have bought other more economical cars since.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 1998

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Price was about right for a high miler at 78k miles.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I always wanted a premium German car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok at first but was very dubious when I went to pick the car up.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Best car i have ever owned, handled like a dream and powerful 2.5 engine.

    What's it like to park?

    Its was a bit on the long side so not brilliant for parking in streets.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Niggling electrical faults, bulbs blowing, electric windows and central locking playing up from time to time.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot was a good size, good front seats.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Engine, gearbox and chassis.