BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2004 - 2011) 120d SE 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Dont care
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The older ones aren't overwhelmed by the sports car like entrance and exit one has to make to get seated, but everybody loves it in a way not expressed on anything I have owned before
Would you buy this car again and why?
Most definitely.Despite some comments it is as comfortable for FOUR as a Gold, Focus etc (although you will not be able to carry 5 adults. It is as practical for boot space as a Megane, Golf yet all combined in something clearly aimed at driving ENJOYMENT,
What are you likely to buy next?
The same, maybe with a sport kit which I feel compliments the look
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£20,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, primarily because the price reflected the effort and level of service that the dealership provided. They behaved professionally, with courtesy, with knowledge way way over anything provided by dealerships hanlding 6 other brands of car that I tried.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Quality of service at dealership, quality of the product
What was the dealer like?
see above. BMW should be proud of BMW Park Lane. Other manufacturers take note if you expect people to buy from a non-discount retailer
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great handling, steering feel, the feeling that the brakes will always be spot on time after time
What's it like to park?
The steering is a little heavy in town compared to the small hatchbacks I have owned previously but you soon get used to it. In absoluet terms it is not that heavy, just not featherlight as is the norm on many hatchbacks now
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
The combination of speed and style in a 5 door hatchback
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Ipod connectivity, the drive itself
