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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Good choice of car

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

    Smart car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definately but with bigger engine.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW with a bigger engine

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes had good pex value for my Laguna and did not/ would not purchase from a BMW dealer due to extortionate prices.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Reliability, drive and build quality

    What was the dealer like?

    Good as gold

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent second one Ive had super chassis. 1.8 quite sluggish wish I had gone for a 2.5 up.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking sensors great, good visibility. You rely too much on the sensors even when driving other cars !!!!!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes after a couple of months there was a lack of power, idling badly and eventually had airflow meter changed - perfect now.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Tourer

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Loads SE model with cruise control