1994 Ford Granada Scorpio 24v Cosworth review from UK and Ireland

Leaking heater matrix (replaced under warranty).

A relaxing drive home after a hard day in the office... if you can keep your eyes off the fuel gauge. 18mpg around town is not clever, but is forgiven the moment you bury your right foot in the shag pile. A spine-tingling roar accompanies the feline hiss of the fuel injection and the high-pitched shriek of the tyres as you lay 30 yards of rubber before defying the laws of physics with a phenomenal burst of acceleration. Try the same trick from 120mph - it kicks down, rears up and you get where you're going half an hour before you left, and all in perfect air conditioned, leather-clad armchair comfort.

On the practical side, parts are dirt cheap even from the main dealers and the service departments know their stuff. It'll seat four big lads in comfort and swallow more luggage than you'll ever need... and more to the point, girls love it. This is definitely a big boy's toy.

It's just a pity it costs £20 to get it off the drive. Eighteen to the gallon is crap, whatever way you look at it...