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I notice that a lot folk use the forum for when things go wrong with their cars. I'd like to share a story of things going right, especially after last weeks shenanigans!. Granted, I'm still a relatively new S Type driver and I am probably still going the through the 'honeymoon' period with it, but today, I had an exhilarating day with my S Type. Mine is only the 2.5 auto, the slowest one of the clan. But for the last 20 years all I've driven is four pot turbo diesels. Today was a trip from Preston to Porthmadog and return. It was an early start so the roads were relatively clear. The cruise down the M6 and M56 was absolutely effortless. I've not experienced a car so refined. The ride is superb. Just mild wind/road noise at the in the background of our general conversation. My co pilot also commented on how comfy the seats were. Instead of doing the normal A55 route. I opted for a cross country route using Mold, Ruthin, Capel Celyn and Trawsfynydd and Maentrog. I must admit, I stuck into sports mode on the bendy bits round Afon Tryweryn Lake/reservoir. It came in handy overtaking three cars stuck together not daring to venture beyond 50 mph. It was quick to kickdown and acceleration surprisng!. A more potent S Type must be distinctly rapid!. Its high speed cornering ability really did impress. Steering it was most enjoyable!. Using the car's power as opposed to noticing torque was a refreshing change too. We arrived as fresh as we set off 2 and a half hours before!. The run back was in heavier traffic and we followed the main A5 A55 M56 route back but still a relative pleasure. The vast majority of time, the cruise was set to 70. There was the odd burst up to an indicated 80 but not often. Over the 286 miles, the computer showed we had averaged 52 mph. The mpg reading was 32. And there is still a smidge under a third of a tank still left. Because of the smiles is gave me, I can forgive its economy. And to be honest, I think it could be a lot worse as my Tourneo Custom TCDI only gets about Feel free to post your instances of your S Type putting a smile on your face. It'll make a change from hearing about them causing problems!. I know there will be a time when I will need help of the forum but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it!!.

That's great, thanks Joe.