• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Smug old git....probably!

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

    Friends - Happy to ride in it Family - Ditto Neighbours - Really don't care!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - if I could find another similar age, condition and price.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another large BMW or Mercedes that is 6 or 7 years old, in good condition and has done most of its' depreciating.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes Used same dealer for last 6 cars

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Effortless.

    What's it like to park?

    Not a problem.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Perished power steering hose. (MOT fail) Having driven it some 23k miles in the last year I think this is minor.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfortable, reliable, economical (for the size!)

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Built in phone! ( Yes it was still there and still working on an 8 year old car)