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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Class

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

    Love it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - I always get a different car but will certainly recommend. Do you go on holidays to the same place? I don't life is too short.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Done know I've had 3 vm's and this is a top dog bm so any other bm would not be the same. May try another german marque.

  • 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?

    £20,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not bad, had good part ex price and they put on 4 new run flat tyres.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Love of BMW.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok a bit intense as there was the salesman, manager and finance manager all giving the nonsense....I paid in cash.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Awesome, powerful, economical for a 3ltr diesel ave 37mpg. Brilliant on motorway plenty of tourqe. Best car I've ever driven.

    What's it like to park?

    Good with rear sensors. Front a little difficult to judge,.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes the abs sensor thingy. Warning light illuminated got it checked out - not by BM and the part new will cost £1500 +VAt !!!!!!!!! Also had a puncture and the run flats did not get me home. I've changed them all as they are not worth the price to replace.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Over all great car with plenty of extras.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth, doorhandles illuminate.