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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It's a car, it does not talk.... Although it would be a pretty cool option.

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

    They all like it, too my face anyway!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but probably the next generation.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another BMW of some discription.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £28,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got 8k off the asking price, 2% flat finance, a decent part ex, and 3 years servicing thrown in. Its amazing the deal you can get at the end of the quarter.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I love BMW's.

    What was the dealer like?

    Barons of Farnborough were excellent. Could not recomend highly enough.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Superb, BMW know what they are doing now days. Its more than quick enough to keep me interested, the turn in is very sharp, it cruises beautifully, its just fantastic in all areas.

    What's it like to park?

    FIne, but I am very paranoid about the £2k alloys.....

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big enough in the back to carry two adults, big boot, 60+ MPG on the motorway, and it still does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I Drive and Telematics are really cool, USB connection is awsome (the car becomes a 140mph iPod) heated electric seats, its all good!