• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cool, and likes nice things.

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

    Everybody loves it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, turns heads and good 0-60 time with a remapped mpg of 44 on a 4 hour motorway run.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW M5.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £21,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes as bought private.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks, engine sound and performance.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A joy with adaptive suspension and power that keeps going and going upto 135mph (in Germany of course) good handling for such a heavy car. a different class compared to the v6 version.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with front and rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Blown turbo.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Adaptive cruise control v8 torque.