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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like cars.

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

    It does not lower the tone of the neighbourhood.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. No reason not to.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another BMW.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I was happy with the deal as I had been looking for a good example of this model for many months.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Retirement present to myself.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful. Not pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Effortless, when I want it to be - involving if I want to press on.

    What's it like to park?

    Quite a large car but I'm used to that.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    The integral Dog Guard keeps the rest of the interior free for human habitation.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I still enjoy the whole package.