Highlights

• Two owners from new
• 3.7-litre V6, automatic transmission
• 78,139 miles from new
• MOT to March 2024
• Retractable hardtop
• High specification

The Appeal

This example is very well specified, offering a luxurious cabin, lusty 3.7-litre V6 and a smooth automatic transmission. Whether you enjoy exploring your car’s power, love a gentle cruise or simply like to keep your options open, this R230 could well be the answer…

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in May 2005
• Two owners from new
• Current owner since March 2021
• Just 78,139 miles from new, verified by the MOT history
• MOT to March 2024
• Excellent MOT record – the car has never failed a test
• V5c present and correct

The Interior

• Black/Anthracite (201A) leather upholstery shows very well, with some light wear to the seats, but overall being in good order
• Dark grey carpets throughout, which would benefit from a clean, but show no notable wear or damage
• Black Ash Tree wood trim throughout the cabin, with some minor marks and scratches in a few places but no warping or cracking we could see
• Dual zone automatic air conditioning
• Radio and CD changer
• Parking sensors front and rear
• COMAND infotainment system, with DVD and satellite navigation
• Heated, electrically operated seats with three-memory function
• Electric windows and door mirrors
• Automatic headlights
• Phone connectivity package
• Fold-down wind deflector behind the seats
• The vendor reports no faults or issues with any of the cabin’s functions

The Exterior

• Brilliant Silver Metallic (244U) paintwork looks to be in pretty good order, with some minor marks, chips and blemishes, but nothing that would cause us concern
• The bodywork appears to be straight and tidy, with no notable corrosion or damage we could discern
• There is a very small amount of bubbling to the near-side rear arch and a ding to the off-side rear arch, but the paint does not look to be broken
• Electrically operated, retractable hardtop is in good working order
• Bi-Xenon headlamps
• The external trim and brightwork all looks to be present and correct, although the brightwork is a little pitted and tarnished in places
• Seven-spoke, 17-inch ‘star design’ alloy wheels, finished in silver and in reasonable condition with some light kerb marks, although the near-side front wheel is more heavily scuffed

The Mechanics

• 3.724cc naturally aspirated V6 engine, driving the rear wheels
• Five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
• Heated screen wash system
• Cruise control
• Power assisted steering
• Anti-lock braking system
• The engine bay shows very well, looking to be clean and tidy
• No mechanical issues or problems are reported by the vendor

Summary