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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Everyone at work comments on how I'm getting paid too much. but in reality, I'm don't. just a affordable car (a lot of car for the money).

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely but maybe the newer model (f30).

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,500

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good deal for car. not a good deal on part exchange.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Power, economy and quality.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Plenty of power (especially for overtaking safely) brilliant round corners, overall handling is brilliant! and comfortable to drive. and despite mainly driving country roads and 4 mile journey to work I still get 50+mpg. excellent engine for stop start traffic (no juddering at low revs.).

    What's it like to park?

    Surprisingly easy to park for the size with the PDC. easier than my old grande punto.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing so far and even though it's reaching 4 years old, still no advisories on MOT.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?