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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing in particular - which is the way I like it!

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

    I haven't asked and they haven't said!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    NO - but only because mine doesn't have fold down rear seats.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi A3 hatchback.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,500

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes the price had been reduced by £500 for a limited period.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was on offer as a BMW approved used vehicle.

    What was the dealer like?

    Professional.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's as comfortable about town as it is on the motorway or a country lane. A brilliant all-rounder with bags of power and still returns me 36 m.p.g. over the piece.

    What's it like to park?

    It has rear parking sensors, but even without them rear visibility is fairly good for parking.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    I have had to replace a dipped headlamp bulb.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The automatic gearbox.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control.