BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2004 - 2011) 120d M Sport 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
like performance with econemy like to look sporty without beeing over the top
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
all think it looks classy and comfortable
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes but would try a 123d or a 130i
What are you likely to buy next?
not sure maybe onle of the above.
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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?
£9,495
When did you buy the car?
August 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes got £8500 for my corsa vxr that i part exed when glasses gudide only said 7695 plus got full mot 6 months tax and 2 new tyres (which are runflats so normaly very expensive)so i would say so.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
good image good to drive good on fuel
What was the dealer like?
friendly listened left you to test drive on your own for as long as you liked.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very good as you expect from bmw hadels very well no role quite quiet performance is good but not fast would get the 123d if you want speed and econemy it is good on fuel on a run have had 67.8mpg the clutch is strange in that there is a restrictor in the system so no matter how fast you let the clutch up it only comes in slow this can cause a feeling like a slipping clutch when trying to rush also the steering is a bit heavy at carpark speeds but fine once on the move.
What's it like to park?
fairly easy with the parking sensors but again steering can be heavy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nope but only had it couple of months. the abs pump had already been replaced which is a common problem and costs around £1800 at bmw.
What's most practical about your car?
no cup holders boot is only big enough for 1 large case and a few small bags some think rear seats are cramped for taller passengers so not real that good for familys but if u are single or a couple then its great.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
starter button, duel zone climate control
