Kilometres travelled
50,000 - 75,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2018
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
70000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
I need something with a big boot, comfort and something that would push me back in the seat when I planted my foot. It needed to be reliable and I hold on to cars for 8-10 years so it need to meet my needs for that period.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
Loved the lines and the way it corners and accelerates. The lift back gives me the boot space I need.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
Loved the torque,smooth acceleration without a roaring engine. Although when you do floor it, it pushes you back in the seat and you can hear the engine. I am amazed how economical it is to run. With V8 I was ready for regular trips to the pump but it run on 4 cylinders in economy mode when commuting around town quit comfortably.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
The only fault I can find is that it is a 4 seater vehicle. You can only carry 2 people in the back seat. The Germans can’t have big families?
Any other comments on the car?
We hear a lot about sustainability and the need to go to electric cars etc. the best thing you can do do for the planet is to keep the car you have, service it regularly and drive it for as long as you can. I will be doing this with this car as after 5 years I still get a thrill pushing the accelerator just a little too quick and feeling the beast roar.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
4
Performance/economy
5
Value for money
4
Overall rating
5
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
I wouldn’t buy this model but I would buy the latest version if this car was written off due to an accident…if I could afford it