Many thanks for responses so far. Much appreciated.
Good to hear most owners use it as a daily. My own situation means I just can't justify the purchase unless it's a daily.
That comment about them chewing through batteries seems a bit of a concern though.
I'd be using it daily on a 30 minute trip each way - to work and from work. The 4.2 is the only spec. in my budget due to insane 2nd hand prices here in Australia.
Thanks again. Very friendly community here.
Bell,
I use my car daily, short runs, less than 5 miles.
Batteries are an issue - in saying that my car's previous owner lived in Richmond, London and hardly used it. I replaced the original battery at 20k miles through the AA - cost = £130 (ish) and they came and did it with a 4 yrs no quibble guarantee. So get the AA to sell and fit and don't worry about a battery.
It has sat outside for 9 days through Xmas - not used - started at the click of the key. I do have a CTEK that I clip onto it once every couple of weeks should I be travelling.The key is to buy one with a clear history, that you can trace and is transparent. My only issue has been the airbag light which I'm sure is a connector found between the door and the car. :-(
Parking is a pain - same size as a Range Rover - so dings on the door from less considerate motorists a pain. Service fees are fair - just strike an all in price first. Tires are OK pricewise, again find a good dealer with experience who knows the marque and get a good alignment once a year.
I have the slower 4.2 - but live in a part of the country covered with speed cameras and find it fast enough - get 20 mpg.