Good cars, I dont use it as an everyday car though, Infact its only done about 6000 miles in the 6 years i've owned it. I cant see it costs any more to maintain than any smaller cars. Get a pre 2006 as the road tax nearly doubles after that. The first thing I noticed is how it pulls like a train up to what ever speed you'll need to go. Only thing I would change is the flaky finish on the wheels to some decent paint.