Faults:

The seats started to wear at about 70,000 miles and lost any support that they had.

At 140,000 got rattle when turning right took a while to fix as it was because of the engine mounts.

New clutch at 65,000 miles due to previous owner.

General Comments:

Very economical, especially on motorways. I have got nearly 600 miles out of a tank.

Very reliable, it did not have to go into the garage except from services from 70,000 to 130,000. After that it only went in for things that could not be fixed on the service, due to lack of parts.

You have to find a good dealer as there are some that are not so customer focused, but generally I have found them to be good.

There are some good bargains around now. You could pick one up for £4000 with 70,000 miles and run it to at least 160,000 from my experience.

Faults:

The only repair necessary during the time I have owned this car is the replacement of the anti-roll bar bushes, this was carried out, at little expense, just prior to the cars last M.O.T.

The car has been very reliable indeed and has cruised through each M.O.T. with flying colours.

The car always receives complimentary remarks from the M.O.T. testers.

General Comments:

This car has a very sound performance. Acceleration is solid right up to the red line, the V6 engine is very eager to rev.

Handling on bumpy back roads is a little nervous, but is very predictable and sharp on fast sweeping "A" roads.

The half leather front seats are very good, firm and supportive. They remain comfortable even on extended motorway trips.

Faults:

There was a small leak in the boot.

Interior fan switch faulty.

General Comments:

This car is nicely nippy around town and is very economical.

If you keep it well serviced and oil topped up it runs like a dream.

Spacious and comfertable.

Loads of boot space for a family.

Faults:

Alarm @ 24,000 miles.

Front Lower wishbones @ 38,000 miles.

Torque Converter @ 54,000 miles.

General Comments:

There is ample performance with reasonable fuel economy (30mpg) & good handling.

Plenty of space with comfort.

Engine noise is almost zero & road noise well suppressed.

Level of equipment & appointments high.

Faults:

Have a very light leak of oil (just a little drip really) Cannot see where its coming from. It drips onto the exhaust, then after a while you can smell burning. I clean the oil off after about three weeks.

I can hear a slight vibration noise coming from the console where the gear lever sits. When I touch the console it stops.

Had to have a new RED key made up, so that I could have an extra key. This cost £90. (No red key given to me when I bought the car, Privately)

General Comments:

I find this car runs superb, and handles first class.

I could not wish for a smarter interior.

The shape is second to none.

When out driving I feel proud to be associated with this fine model, and very contented.

Although very high mileage, the car performs like new.