BMW X3 (2004 - 2010) 3.0d SE 5d Auto (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'd arrived.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Running costs too high for me now.
What are you likely to buy next?
Got an Astra twintop. (love it).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was a good price to start with but I still tried and failed to get any discount or freebies, not even a valet! That's car supermarkets for you.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a premium compact s.u.v.
What was the dealer like?
Not an enjoyable experience but the showroom was immaculate.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Superb.... Good visibility, more than adequate power, the firm ride suited me because you knew what the car was doing. Excellent handling.
What's it like to park?
Fine. (sensors front and rear).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had no problems during 3 years of ownership, what a superb motor. I had to let it go because of the running costs. (road tax and economy, cost of tyres etc.).
What's most practical about your car?
Everything.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Was fully loaded incl. sat. nav.
