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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That you are intelligent as long as you drive it accordingly.

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

    Smart, intelligent performance, sports car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Nothing for the price handles as well!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Porsche

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got the market value for the car based upon comparable prices at the time plus I got a 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Balanced handling, good fuel economy, top speed capability.

    What was the dealer like?

    Efficient, clean, painless experience.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A joy! I am amazed that the rear end obeys where you point it! It is hard to get the car to slide.

    What's it like to park?

    A breeze.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Door locks malfunctioned once but corrected under warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its handling combined with its fuel economy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Engine, suspension. Get real - it is a BMW!