The electronics of the automatic gearbox failed making up-shifts unpredictable and down-shifts all too frequent.
Disc-brakes all round worn out at about 190,000 km.
It is an excellent car which is only let down by its automatic gearbox and very expensive service and repair.
It is by far the most comfortable car I have ever driven.
Once after having driven 1,200 km I got out of it totally relaxed and already wanting to drive again.
I totally agree with all of your comments. The 25V6 I owned was extremely comfortable, quiet and elegant also. The big soft leather seats also made it a pleasure to drive long distances. The transmission was also a major let down point for me. The transmission on mine completely blew up after 150000 miles.
Phil
Whangarei, New Zealand.
The automatic transmission of the R25 V6 was a very old one, reused from the R30 and was itself only a carry-over of the one invented for the R16TA in 1969... Of course not exactly what should have been needed with the V6!
Most R25s here have a diesel or turbo-diesel engine: very reliable!
The 8v petrol ones are OK as well.
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