• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    The car has class and is understated. People know that the car is expensive. CHAVS that have come into money go for the X5, Range Rover or Cayenne, but people with class go for the XC90, Q7 or G class Mercedes.

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

    They think it is classy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, due to it being practical, reliable and understated.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The Q7 will become common, like the Range Rover and the X5. I will probably go for the Mercedes G Wagon

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £41,740

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It's a popular car, especially the diesel, so I had to pay the asking price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed the space and 7 seats.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly,helpfull and made me feel welcome.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Drives as you would expect from a large 4x4. None of the 4x4's I have driven perform or handle anything like the latest hot hatches, even the Cayenne 4.5. So I opted for the diesel, which has enough power and also returns 32mpg.

    What's it like to park?

    Visibility is very good all-round, but it is still a big car and thankfully it has parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not to date

    What's most practical about your car?

    7 seats and large boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?