Farqui

Most MOT failures seem to be due to tyres low brake pads. Which is to be expected on a big powerful car.

Thanks for the reply. Agreed, some of the MOT comments are comical (covers). Had a shock with Adrian Flux at lunchtime, they sorted my current policy. But their best quote on a 450H was almost twice the cost of my current policy! Fortunately quotes came right down (comparable to current) from online searches, phew. I hope to check some cars at the weekend. Then I'll get a better feel to the overall condition and how well they've been cared for. Any thoughts on the later 08+ models, are they mechanically much different from the early gen3's?

Hi Everyone, I've just signed up as I'm on the hunt for a GS. Hopefully you knowledgeable lot can steer me to make the right choice ;) I've a hankering for a comfortable V6 that's reliable. I'm still trawling the tinterweb, absorbing model info, specs and seeing what cars are available. I've yet to compare boot sizes between the 300 and 450H but don't think the smaller boot will be a stumbling block. The hybrid power and economy is very tempting. I'll be checking insurance quotes tomorrow, so wish me luck! As I occasionally travel with bikes I wondered if anyone has fitted a towbar? Or maybe roof racks the norm? Spec isn't a big concern as they come with plenty of toys anyway. I've seen a few 08 models around with Dealers don't appear to have many older cars listed, is this normal? Surely they get trade in's as folks upgrade, so where do the cars go? I've just read thru a few vehicle MOT histories and shocks appear to be a common fault. Pricey too by the look of it. I wondered if lots of faults over the years might be a better long term option, as parts had been replaced? Or maybe they haven't been cared for as much and faults only crop up come MOT time? Any thoughts? If you know any decent cars for sale in the Midlands, then let me know.