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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    hopefully that I enjoy driving!

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

    mixed opinions about look of vehicle, however all impressed with smoothness of the drive and build quality.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    not sold anymore, but would always consider another BMW

    What are you likely to buy next?

    too early to say, if I get rid of the wife an Audi R8!

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes very good deal, had problems with my previous Mini so able to negotiate good price (infact straight swap)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    wanted to change from my Mini to a six cylinder engine

    What was the dealer like?

    Brilliant, BMW Ipswich, the salesman Mike was first class.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very light clutch combined with the really silky engine makes it an everyday pleasure.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy especially with PDC.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    only had a few weeks but everything seems fine, at handover the vehicle was in beautiful condition.

    What's most practical about your car?

    very easy to drive and decent sized boot for shopping etc

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    boot opens fully with key fob, great when hands are full of shopping.