BMW 3-Series Coupe (1992 - 1999) 323i 2d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Someone who is owning a future understated classic.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Gorgeous car with style, which doesnt look boy racer.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes definately. The whole feel of it is right.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something a bit different for a toy.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,995
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad, i swapped it for my Impreza, which was a tad rough around the edges. The BMW was pristine and had low mileage and FSH.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheaper to run than the Impreza
What was the dealer like?
Not particularly helpfull but the transaction went smoothly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant. Feels like a brand new car to drive, and the rear wheel drive spurs you on to drive it harder. Engine is smooth, and deceptively fast.
What's it like to park?
Easy, as the staight lines of the car help you.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only thing to go wrong was the water pump, which apparently is a common fault. But the idiot mechanic tried telling me it was a head gaskett!.
What's most practical about your car?
Even though big engine, its still relatively cheap to run.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The mtec bodykit makes it look very sexy.
