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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    They all like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, excellent build quality and surprising cheap to run

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A newer version of the same model or a Mercedes C-Class

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,400

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    £8,400 for a 3 year old BMW with full history and one owner from new!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    1 owner from new, full history, build quality

    What was the dealer like?

    Online only dealer so no pressure from salesman and because they have few overheads their cars are cheaper than most other dealerships.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Not the softest ride due to run flat tyres but plenty of power. Seems just as powerful as my previous 2.7 litre Mercedes but cheaper to run!

    What's it like to park?

    No problem at all especially with the parking sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Touch wood, nothing!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good legroom and big boot with concealed storage.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Aux-in for my iPhone.