quick summary: stylish, satisfying, and just old ebough to need a complete rebuild
how reliable? dodgy
both the speedo mileage reading and the service light indicator are easily (and commonly) faked. Nothing but authentic documentation will guarantee the car you are being offered is legitimate
- engine coling fan clutch and twin electric fans on air-conditioned models often fail, causing overheating, blown motors and blown budgets
- V12 are the antichrist when they get old
- automatic transmissions will not forgive poor servicing and costs a kings ransom to fix. slipping or clonking transmissions are not long for this earth.
- rear suspension suspension work on iL models is very expensive. Self-levelling rear suspension system often fails.
- flashing ABS kight often means that the wheel sensors are very rusty. Dishonest sellers disconnect aBS light for this reason.
- like the suspension, high mileage brake systems will need complete overhaul
- the body is well built but any repairs are bankruptingly expensive.
- onboard computers develop severe psychosis and completely lose the plot. You could lose your life savings getting them fixed.
- fan motors may not work at all speeds. getting them fixed is a two day job.
- dysfunctional electric seats, especially headrests.
- some versions use TRX alloy wheels which use a hard to obtain tyre