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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Professional person, with an eye for quality. To be honest I did not think to much about that, I was more concerned with the tax element.

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

    They like it, the start stop button reminds my dad of old DAF lorries (Not sure if thats a good thing!)

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, although I like the look of the Volvo C30i

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another 1'er of maybe a Volvo

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I selected the car and it was provided through work as my company car for the next year, compared to Mondeo/Focus/Astra the company car tax allowance on megre 119g/km of C02 makes sense.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    13% company car tax and good fuel economy.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealings with local BMW dealer have been great JCT 600. Fr my first service they gave me a 325 M Sport touring, very nice!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great over long distances, good fuel economy getting 45-55 mpg and £50 fills the tank from virtually empty.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfort and driving position, parking sensors and Ipod connectivity.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto lights, Ipod connection and the puddle lights look great against the metalic blue paint.