• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Style with practicality.

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

    Want one.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Newer model if there is to be one - else the same - but that may not be for quite some time - we like this one.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £45,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Excellent deal. The car was only 6 months old and the depreciation was taken out of the equation.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    We wanted a car to step down from and not pull our selves up from - the ML fitted that bill nicely.

    What was the dealer like?

    Superb - it was a good humoured experience but the negotiation was brutal - we both had a good deal.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Plenty of power and smooth to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Park assist is a great feature - every car should have this technology.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    A recall for faulty coolant sensor.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot - it is used as a mobile office and the power boot is a great function when you hands are full.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Memory seats.