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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    N/A

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

    The neighbours say I will wash the paint off one day....

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no, this was my first and last diesel, will go for the 3 series next due to our amily growing.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    325i sport

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £13,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    After a bit of haggling they swapped my private plate and increased their offer on my p/ex.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    A great looking, economical, well built small family car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly, helpfull sales staff at my local cardiff branch. They always offer you a cuppa... can't be bad.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Its a great drive with plenty of power for swift overtaking, strong stiff suspension.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking sensors are a great advantage even for a seasoned driver like myself.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Windscrren started to come away from the car, Replaced under warranty { approx £400} Turbo replaced under warranty { approx £1600} after vehicle was left standing for 10 days while we were away on holidays.....

    What's most practical about your car?

    usual mpg is around 50. Fantastic as we use it daily for work and play.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated seats are great for back trouble. prefer travelling in the back after having dvd players fitted in the headreasts. They are a blessing for any family with young children.