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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Style (if a little brash) and class without having the blasé business / old man attitude of the 5-series.

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

    Jealousy is a terrible thing... Wife didn't like the fact I drove in sports mode everywhere but she loved everything else about the car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    God yes...

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I have ordered... a 3-Series M Sport! (330d with the lighting upgrade).

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The hire company certainly did I would assume...

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was part of my long term hire package when starting my job. Choice of the M-Sport 320d, Luxury 325d, Luxury 518d (all touring).

    What was the dealer like?

    Hire company were fine, treated me like royalty over the 6 month hire term.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Goes like stink (even though I chose the 320d over the 325d), corners like it is on rails and is refined, quite and responsive on long journeys.

    What's it like to park?

    A dream, the parking sensors and digital display make light work of obstacles and give you full info on your surroundings. rarely if ever used the self park function - it simply is not needed!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No! Sometimes a little slow to restart after the stop-start function has kicked in, but this is very minor.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot space, voice activation software, auto tailgate and clever multifunction keyfob...

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Professional media system and sat-nav, brilliant idea to have the numbers included on applicable POI's (call ahead for reservations etc). Love the M-Sport package, the seats and body kit are to die for...