Faults:

Gearbox blew at 245000kms

Power window switches several times.

Crank angle sensor and oxygen sensor.

Power steering leaks a bit.

General Comments:

I couldn`t imagine an easier car to live with day to day.

It is very comfortable, has plenty of power and uses almost no oil (1 liter per 10,000km`s)

Fuel economy is exceptional considering the thrashing I give the car daily. I`ve had it down to 8.5 l/100k`s highway and 10 around town.

The few problems are really only small niggles with the exception of the gearbox blowing up which cost me $2500 to fix.

The motor still pulls like a train and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.

I have no doubt it will make it to 400000Km`s with regular oil changes.

I won't sell it until I hit 1,000,000Km`s.

With the climate control, cruise and power windows it has all the comfort I need.

I love my car.

Faults:

There's a rumble in the rear drivetrain.

I had to replace the key which had the security system included. $63 for the key and another $21 to get another cut! If the battery dies in this, I'm told I have to purchase a new key.

General Comments:

This thing GOES! I really couldn't believe how seriously quick these cars are, it makes my (old) V8 Mercedes seem slow in comparison. Fuel consumption is hovering around the 12.1l/100km which is pretty good. I use the cruise control regularly to avoid problems with the boys in blue.

The ride is a little rough and the seats are a touch spartan and uncomfortable compared to the more comfortable ones I had in my VH.

I was lucky enough to pick up a Berlina which comes with all the goodies apart from a CD stacker, a few extra speakers, and leather trim found in the Calais. The climate control is superb.

Great for highway cruising and blowing away four cylinder, backwards cap wearing "boyz".