BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 330d SE 4d (01) (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not much, very common car now
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They though it was would be a better car than it was
Would you buy this car again and why?
too unreliable to depend on and very expensive when anything goes wrong. Probabaly will never buy a bmw diesel again.
What are you likely to buy next?
Focus estate diesel, same size but far more practical, comfortable and economical
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
average, 75K on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Fast car with goodish fuel economy
What was the dealer like?
A complete bunch of sharks, wouldn't go near them again
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
quick engine, good for motorways and b roads. Very firm ride and got very uncomfortable driving around cities.
What's it like to park?
A bit wide but rear parking sensors helped
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
a few things... this year rear spring broke, aircon fan packed up. Last year the turbo fuel pump and prop shaft coupler needed replacing. Also had to replace front springs and bushes.
What's most practical about your car?
Quite a lot of space in the cabin but the boot was rubbish.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
parking sensor, 3l engine
