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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    My family loves it, fantastic comfort and spacious interior

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, very reliable and beautiful interior

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Jaguar S-type just to experience British car for the first time ;)

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Beautiful beige interior

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic, the best handling I've ever experienced driving a car; sharp, feels really sporty

    What's it like to park?

    Well, as for 4.8m long car it's quite OK, comparable to my old Passat

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Replaced battery - for the first time in 8 years of the car's life - shocking. Air bag lamp on - again after repair, nothing serious though; apart from that - mint!!! Audio - although DSP update - still not brilliant, required additional sub to get some low tones

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?