BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 323i SE 4d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Lost in an anonymous crowd, everyone has one.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They enjoy the comfort and smooth drive, pleasant place to sit.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but prefer 330i or even better 335d.
What are you likely to buy next?
Suburu legacy or outback if arctic winters return if not another BMW.
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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?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not particularly but the Saab was gone.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Couldn't live with an unacceptably fragile Saab 93 Aero anymore.
What was the dealer like?
Fine.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well appears faster than figures, beware greasy roundabouts and having the traction control come on in the dry or the wet.
What's it like to park?
Alas no sensors, ok though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Usual things on a car for age and condition, brake pipes, suspension parts, tyres.
What's most practical about your car?
Starts every day, very reliable.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
AC is good.
