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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    BMW fan

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

    Smart Car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but more powerful engine

    What are you likely to buy next?

    325 sport/ tourer

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Part Exchanged a skip and had good money for it

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Love of BMW

    What was the dealer like?

    Tidy enough

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    fantastic, brilliant Chassis although 318 underpowered. I will change it for a 325

    What's it like to park?

    Easy especially with the rear parking sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Airflow meter

    What's most practical about your car?

    Room, comfort

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control parking sensors