Faults:

Alternator blew and replaced after around 200K.

Couple of tires and brake pads changed at 50K intervals.

New heater fitted at 200K.

Blinking dash and cam belt are standard changes on or before 150K, and these were changed before I bought the car.

Air-con re-fill at 250K.

Front passenger courtesy handle is slightly loose.

Drivers side door console became very loose and faulty; this was replaced on 2nd service from when I bought the car.

General Comments:

Definitely an amazing amount of car for the money.

Extremely powerful car, the 4.0 litre V8 is a monster.

The ride and comfort really are exceptional. The ride can be altered from rigid (sporty) to highly bouncy and forgiving (normal).

Soundproofing is sensational.

This car is so powerful and comfortable. I'd say it's one of the best vehicles for touring and driving a few hours at a time.

There are loads of gadgets on this car. It's hard to believe it's almost 18 years old!

The sound system is incredibly good (Nakamichi originally I think), and the touch-screen display really is ahead of it's time.

I have a friend who has the flashy job title of "Head of Automotive" for the Financial Times newspaper. He absolutely loves this car, and I think that says it all really.

Faults:

PAS pipe split. £30 to have a new braided one made by a hydraulics specialist.

Dash started to blink. £2 for a rransistor and two capacitors. And a couple of hours of labour.

General Comments:

I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fast car. Mine is a modified example and eats tyres. Very fast running 350BHP, and not been beaten by anything with 4 wheels.

Excellent to go long distances in, and it handles a lot better than I thought it would (in the dry only).

A lot of car for the money.

Faults:

Emv screen went blank the first week of ownership.

Drivers seat badly scuffed.

Radiator top tank cracked at 100000km.

Left air bag failed at 102000km.

Electric steering column badly worn.

Tappets are very rattly.

Door trims cracking.

Power steering pump failed at 103000km.

Alternator failed at 103000 km.

Front lower control arm bushes failed at 105000km.

Fuel pump ecu failed at 105000km.

Dash went blank at 102000km.

Steering rack leaking at 103000km.

Steering rack bushes replaced at 105000km.

General Comments:

This car is reasonably quick, but not what you would expect from a 4 litre quad cam 32 valve v8.

The interior is reasonably quiet, but it still suffers from squeaks and rattles.

For such a large two door car it handles reasonably good, but smoothness over bumps is'nt the best.

Fuel economy is high not the most fuel efficient of cars.