• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Well it was bought by me for my Dad who is now 79.....and looks wise it's black with massive wheels so not the obvious choice after his Toyota Camry but he loves it,people stop to ask what it is and I love using it too (I'm late thirties)

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

    The average price guess(its on a private plate) is £25000...honestly. Everyone thinks it's a really expensive car apt from peopled in the car job who know they cost £5000 to £9000

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Of course...its the best value car in the UK!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Well I'll keep Dad in it for at least 5 years and hopefully he'll last as long as the car. I'd certainly have another/or keep that forever as a momento of Dad or replace it with the current STS.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes looked at every single make of 4 door automatic car 2.0i upwards and this was head and shoulders aove the others for the price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a car with lots of equipment for under £10000 that drove very well

    What was the dealer like?

    Did it all myself.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic engine,very quiet when cruising and flooring it gives a lovely engine note. Steering perfect for most drivers....for someone used to a BMW will find it has less feel Handles suprisingly well....rides best on 17inch...20incbit harder but looks great

    What's it like to park?

    Easy,good lock and ours has the accessory reversing aids

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Perfect reliability wise. Only needing servicing,pads and discs. Main dealer Bauer Millett expensive but good.

    What's most practical about your car?

    beautiful drive,great looks for little outlay

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    20inch alloys