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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like to think, smart businessman, but other will say something different.

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

    They all like it, except trying to get into the back seats.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but in the manual version, I like the engine its a nice compromise between 320 and the 330/335.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I would like a 4 series coupe.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, I traded in my 350z the BMW dealership gave me a really good price on the PX.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    No

    What was the dealer like?

    As expected from BMW AUC scheme, excellent service throughout and after, free MOT voucher gave me 1 year and a half coverage. Complete set of new brake pads and discs included.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent smooth handling and good solid acceleration, rides a bit firm due to the run flats but these can be swapped for normal tyres to improve.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy, parking sensors, moving mirrors, not curbed it once yet.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Oil consumption, always having to top up.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Parking sensors are excellent, as are the mirror tilt for reversing.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    AC cooler in the arm rest to chill your drink!