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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I am boring and go for the safe option.

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

    Friends no comment. Family, too cramped inside. Neighbours meh!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes and No. Yes because there is no problems with it, it is comfortable and economical for a car this size. No because it is a little boring now and fancy a change.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ideally a 4x4 or if not then a 530d maybe.

  • 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?

    March 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No deal as the 5 was too new. Lesson learned, never buy a new shape car within first year of release.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Existing 5 series owner wanted a new one.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very courteous before the sale, fast forgotten once driven away.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Beautiful to drive. Very comfortable and quiet. Unless it is raining or snowing. When raining, it likes to kick its back end out even when driven gently. In snow, it is a drive way ornament.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy, park distance sensors are great but essential as it is very long and hangs out the end of most carpark spaces.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No problems to date.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Economy, easy to drive on motorway and around town.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth audio.