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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 seems to like it and enquiring what kind of deal i got

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes i would consider this car again, this is my first non japanese car and so far very impressed with the build quality and reliability.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Proberly a 5 series if not a 3.0 lt verson of current car.. when im old enough to get reasonable insurance for one.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,500

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Managed to hangle them down by almost £1000 playing 2 dealers off against each other for 2 simular cars. Managed to get a decent price for the car I was selling them and even threw in a free umbrella lol

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Fancied a change, Just got a promotion thought id get a car i wanted rather than a car that just fit in my budget

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was very friendly (as ud expect) and both dealers i was speakin to at the different show rooms called me back quickly to counter each others lowest offer etc. Felt almost bad letting one of them down lol

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Feels amazing, Love it.. on motorway it keeps up with traffic well and because of the powerful engine it doesnt hang around overtakin. On country lanes it feels in control at all times and good set of brakes.

    What's it like to park?

    I have found it very easy so far but then my last car was a simular size. The parking sensors are a godsend. Specially in my local station car park.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing yet (touch wood) but only had the car a month or so.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent sized boot with a useful hidden compartment underneith. Aux-in under the centre console is a brilliant feature saves me shelling out for an ipod interface

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control is a nice feature on the motorway as the engine is very powerful and keeps my speed in check.