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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes to drive - decerning?

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

    Its cool

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes if I could get a newer one in manual that would be nice

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Who knows?

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, was trading in another BMW so not brilliant but fair

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Great combination of relaxed economical driving or rapid progress. Looks good (to me anyway)

    What was the dealer like?

    Very frendly and cooperative. Couldn't be better about fixing minor niggles post purchase.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great thanks to M sport suspension and sports seats. Loads of torque due to remap which was cheap and makes a massive difference

    What's it like to park?

    I can park very well thanks - it has radar to help for those who need that.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Wishbone bushes (front rear). Thermostat.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Folding seats for bikes and big things

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Loads - TV, Sat Nav, TMC, bluetooth, I-pod interface - all brilliant - all work.