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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't really know to be honest, neither do I really care!

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

    Like it I think!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, because it ticks all the boxes!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Who knows... Although I do love the Insignia Vxr's!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes weren't a bad deal, got a good part ex price on my old car and 6 months warranty thrown in!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had an e46 330d before hand and always loved it so decided to give the newer shape a try... but doing less than 12k a year decided to go for the petrol verson.

    What was the dealer like?

    As helpful as a car dealer ever is...

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent, everyone who had driven it loves it! Even better now ive got rid of the runflat tyres!

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with parking sensors!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Boot release is a little dodgy from the key, but otherwise ok.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The sport mode, and the sound! Goes from being a normal sounding 3 series to switching it over and the engine note changes and the revs rise and pulls pretty well! :).