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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Doing well.

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

    They seem to like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - I fancy something different

    What are you likely to buy next?

    4x4

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £33,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - about 8% off list price

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks

    What was the dealer like?

    Pretty good

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great handling but watch out for turbo lag.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking sensors come on too early but you get used to them.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes - turbo blown twice. Took BMW over 4 weeks to sort out. Water pipe burst.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Logic 7 stereo system - sounds excellent.