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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    This car is solid, stylish and not to be underestimated one bit .

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

    My family were initially concerned about the fuel consumption but on researching various reviews and recording mpg for first 2000 miles it has proved to be allot better on fuel than even I thought it would be.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Every single time! I am so happy with just how much car I got for my money and couldn't be happier.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW again definitely and I am very much a fan of the 3 and 4 series. Has to be a Coupe and anything about a 2.8ltr makes me smile.

  • 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?

    £6,800

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2016

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I did get an amazing deal, granted the mileage is higher that average for its age but it has full BMW service history, all receipts and books, one owner from new and is in excellent condition.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Was looking for my own car having used company car for four years and previously owned BMW's.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was very informative, didn't treat me simply as commission, talked through the cars features as well as all pro's and cons prior to test drive.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A dream! Its a solid, smooth, quiet drive. Is brilliant on long runs and goes through city stop start traffic no bother.

    What's it like to park?

    Really easy, parking sensors and auto wing mirror tilt really help and I can park in any space without a problem. Considering my car before this was a 2015 Mini Cooper I thought it would be difficult to park due to size difference but was really easy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had 'oil level too low' amber light come on a week after purchase - easy fix and has been monitored since with absolutely no problems since. Have had three garage checks since warning light also been given clean bill of health on car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Auto lights, auto rain sensors - brilliant!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise Control is a life saver, I drive allot within my job role so the motorway miles are a pleasure with this.