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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?

    That its expensive and good looking.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely, its an absolute pleasure to drive. Im not one for keeping a car more than a year, and Ive owned the BMW for over two years now.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW 5 series or Jaguar XF, purely because I need more space.

  • 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?

    £10,600

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Approved used bmw with a years warranty and full service history, great peace of mind.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Absolutely fantastic. Despite probably being one of their older cars on the forecourt, they still put the car inside the showroom for me when i arrived, which was great.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I absolutely love driving this car. Its very fast and powerful, and handles very well. It's well built and of good quality. Rear wheel drive does get a bit twitchy in the rain but that doesnt bother me .

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    DPF filter is playing up, which im told is expensive to replace, no other issues at all.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nice sized boot, though the rear seats are odd shaped and its difficult to fit three kids in the rear.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated front seats, upgraded front xenons.