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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Has a great admiring amongst other road users

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

    Love it - although it could be a bit cleaner

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - the new 3 series is awful to look at. Looks like a Renault from the side and a Hyundai from the rear. Should have stuck with the flowing lines of this model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    1 Series 120d M Sport - looks great and sounds immense fun to drive.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Unreal to drive - not sure just how fast you are going and have to wind down the window to hear the engine.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park - soft steering combined with rear parking sensors makes life very easy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    One brake light bulb blown in 3 years and 45,000 miles - says it all really.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Folding wing mirrors - an absolute must with parking spaces becoming tighter.