written by Mercarenaff on 12/06/2008
Good Points
When not back at the dealers, being repaired due to appalling warranty claims for defective parts and lousy build quality, it will carry 7 people in comfort.
Bad Points
I put my hand in my pocket to buy this car.
General Comments
I bought this car in 1999 new. A complete disaster. Faults way too numerous to mention. Hire cars, lost business, ENORMOUS servicing bills, and unbelievable warrarny claims, gearbox, torque converter, electrics (ALL), power steering (downright danger to other road users), water pumps, head gaskets, replaced all windows, replaced all door locks, air conditionning,you name it this car has had it.
It has also had an engine rebuild, and in 9 years of annually driving to France for our summer holidays, we have only ONCE ever manged to get there and back without the services of a garage, a towtruck, Eurostar, or Easyjet.
The dealer gave up! We would have too, but we couldn't afford to. This car has cost me thousands of pounds to run and maintain. The children are older now and I can't wait to sell it.