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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Everyone admires it & thinks it looks really classy & expensive.

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

    All my friends love it & think it is so comfortable when travelling as passengers.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, I would, but this model has now been discontinued by BMW & replaced by the series 1 which I most definitely would NOT buy. The 316 Ti Es is a solidly built, well engineered car. You feel really safe in it driving on motorways as it is an excellent example of fine German engineering.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I intend to keep it for ever as I love it so much!

  • 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?

    £22,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, traded in my previous BMW.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Absolutely loved it! Great performance, so comfortable & lovely colour!

    What was the dealer like?

    Williams in Bolton. Very helpful.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant! Handles well around town & performs well on motorways. Really comfortable too.

    What's it like to park?

    Good size for parking & easy too.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No problems whatsoever.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Certainly not the fuel consumption as expensive to run!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Built in sat nav.