• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Successful, family man

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

    They generally like it, enough of them have been given lifts in it!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, Far too many problems for a 'quality' car

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Now the kids are off to Uni I am having a BMW coupe, the car I want rather than need!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Leased through my company, car is on 04/54 plate

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    refined cruiser when on the move with adequate performance but quite slow off the mark, good economy for such a large car

    What's it like to park?

    awkward, parking sensors are very useful but turning circle is shocking, doors are also very thick so narrow car park spaces are a no-no

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Airbag sensors replaced, recall for replacement track rod ends, new rear wheel bearings fitted under warranty, new rear discs fitted under warranty

    What's most practical about your car?

    Incredibly versatile, anything from moving furniture to carrying 7 people

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    rear dvd