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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not sure really! Hopefully good , although it's a BMW so not sure.... We loved the car so didn't really care!

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They all liked it. We got a few good comments on it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - Although they are expensive to service and repair.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Got a Volvo V40 R design now! Sold the BMW in September.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £20,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No deal just a good car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good reputation. Nearby dealership.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was alright. Wanted to make a sale more than anything else. Very cold dealership. No atmosphere.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth, powerful. Lovely, lovely , lovely!

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy. Great turning circle.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes - the clutch and flywheel went which made us sell it. The brakes failed at one point so we had to get new brakes and a new battery.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big boot and lots of leg space back and front.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Parking sensors!