Firmly established as a middle-executive car, the GS includes either a 3.0 litre straight six or perhaps a 4.3 litre V8 under its understated bonnet – hence the nomenclature.

Originally perceived as a ‘wannabe Mercedes’ the model has risen above such jibes, to represent excellent value, allied to some level of client satisfaction that everybody else aspires to.

The conventional car is aimed at comfort instead of driver satisfaction, however for those not ready for the ‘old fart’ experience a sports suspension package emerges. Interior appointments are fantastic, and include possibly the best audio package in any standard production car under $80,000.