As above i'm getting fed up with my mk4 Golf gti and fancy a big motor to smoke about in. The Golf has been superb but since coming back from the States I've got the big car thing on again (had a Chrysler 300c out there). The X-Types seem to be fookin cheap nowadays and seems a lot of car for the money. I know they are basically a Mondeo but I personally think they look miles better and the interiors are superb!

What are they like for reliability and costs for parts? (I'll do most of the work meself). Are the manual ones shite? And what is the best engine option? Not fussed about fuel consumption, performance etc but would prefer a petrol over a diesel!

Seen 51 platers going for 4k - 5k!! Would like a Lexus is200 but they seem to be a spit dearer.

Chris