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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    1. I know about cars. 2. I value performance most important when buying a car. 3. I'm still conscious of running costs.

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

    They think the car is awesome and that I've won the lottery.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Absolutely but an even better engine next time.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Either a 335d, M3 or M5. Wouldn't consider anything other than a BMW. If I were I'd probably look at the jag XF.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Excellent deal, a lot of car for the money. they essentially price matched what was available else where.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    The best performance/fuel economy ratio on the market at the time.

    What was the dealer like?

    I very surprising lack of knowledge of the car from the rep (I knew more) but they employ a 'genius' (yes that's his job title) to take you on test drive and he was very good. they were good logistically.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Absolutely fantastic. the RWD makes steering pinpoint and is the most impressive part of the car overall. handing in excellent. performance in sport mode is breathtaking.

    What's it like to park?

    Very good. front and rear parking sensors. visibility is good.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    In 2 years...nothing unless you can count the mirror occasionally sliding out of position! top notch reliability.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It has a big boot and is handy that it can be opened remotely by the key, especially if you're carrying a load of shopping!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The adaptive drive button or whatever it's called. eco pro when in heavy traffic or city centres, comfort for every day driving and sport mode on country roads or overtaking. it's an animal in sport mode and feels like a completely different car.