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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Its classy and looks good. Excellent finish and trim.

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

    They think its great.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, just looks the part.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW 1 series.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. I was surprised but I was given a good trade in on my own car (VW Golf) and I thoght the price for the car was good. Also had a lot of extras like service policy, alloy wheel insurance etc.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always wanted a BMW.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very pleasant and helpful. I was worried that a BMW dealer would be a bit arrogant but this was not the case.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Little bit under powered, probably should have looked for a 320 but handling, drive quality etc is great.

    What's it like to park?

    No problem, particularly with the rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Never

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good size boot and passenger compartment.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Reversing sensors.