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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Little bit sad but enjoys driving.

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

    Ambiguous. No comments, probably because a common car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, good experience and satisfying.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another bmw.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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?

    May 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not much room for negotiation but car was priced extremely competitively.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Name, driving experience and gadgets.

    What was the dealer like?

    Stereotypical

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Spritely and reasonably fun. Good balance and comfortable. Engine more punchy than would expect from 2litre.

    What's it like to park?

    Good visibility and parking sensors useful, especially screen display showing proximity of obstacles.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet, pleased so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot bigger than I expected, decent economy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Internet access and music connectivity.