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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Doing alright, style and get out the way.

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

    They love it, they want to drive it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, based on current petrol prices and I need 4 doors now. If petrol pricese were the same and no kids then yes.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Either a Golf GTI or A4 quattro or A6 Quattro or Chrysler 300C or 5 Series.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £19,500

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No. Got conned on the finance

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks & Performance, Engine noice, driving pleasure

    What was the dealer like?

    BMW sles men and women are annoying and arrogant and had to speak with 4 different salespeople before one was able to help my wife and I to buy. (Most want you to put a deposit down before test driving)

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Drives like a dream around town or on motorway a pleasure in everyway.

    What's it like to park?

    No problem reverse park sensor, and auto adjusting side morrors for paralell parking.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Needed new roll bar after 55k miles covered in warrenty

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent size boot,adjustable driving position, suitable for most sizes.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto box is sick, Heated memeory seats (Lovely) Engine noice...marvelous!