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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Getting old and reliable

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

    Like its 'presence'

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Bigger engine next time; maybe a coupe too as saloon a bit staid

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW 3 series coupe for the looks

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £17,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Low mileage and on lady owner with a very brief 2nd owner

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Elegant by name and by looks

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Heavy but that can be reassuring. Under-powered at times

    What's it like to park?

    Cumbersome, but I'm poor at reverse parking.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Driver door window rattles from time to time - disappointing in a a Merc

    What's most practical about your car?

    Eats up motorway miles at good mpg

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Steering wheel electronic controls