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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I feel it looks very smart & professional.

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

    They all love the car, very practical and good/ sleek looking for the age, has a lot of good extras which keep up with modern day cars.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, would buy another one, love the car, very well built, a good solid car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    From changing to Japanese only cars, I would buy another BMW, maybe a newer 320d or a 330d.

  • 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?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I feel I got a good deal, car was a sport with a lot of extras, xenons, led right lights, full sport interior, climate control, cruise control, 6 CD player, reasonably low mileage for the age. other vehicles were of a much higher value for the same spec.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Fancied a diesel along with good performance & economy and this was the car for me.

    What was the dealer like?

    N/a

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Get good, pulls well & hard. Very smooth power range, however it does seem to get caught in road tramlines a lot and seems to pull about, spoke with a friend who has the same issue with his.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy, visibility is a little difficult out of the rear window. The parking sensors are very good to help this.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear parking sensors have gone wrong and the outside temp sensor.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Economy, £75 of diesel gets me around 600miles, this is 51mpg all the time!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control.