BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 330d Sport 4d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Someone who want's a comfortable, quality car that goes quickly.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it, but have the 'BMW driver' image concerns I originally had.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but only if new enough to have a manufacturers warranty. Great car, just mine has broken too often and costs a fortune to fix. Local main dealers (Cambridge/Huntingdon) absolutely useless in terms of diagnosing problems but very good at charging for the privilege. But now I've found an excellent independent specialist I'd be happier even buying an older car.
What are you likely to buy next?
This car is great, so it will be hard to buy anything except a newer version of the same, a 330D or 335D M sport, just with some sort of warranty!
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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?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Saved a colleague's car from being traded in!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Performance saloon with reputation for quality.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely to drive and handling is great. Effortless acceleration from low revs. Easy to forget it's a diesel.
What's it like to park?
OK. Parking sensors help a lot, but steering lock isn't that great.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where do I start! Parking sensors, boot release, cracked wheel, air-con fan, water pump disintegrated, 2 injectors and the main HP diesel pump and all in six months.
What's most practical about your car?
Swift, comfortable transport for 4.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rain sensor on wipers.
