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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Boy racer

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

    Cool he's got a beemer

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no..not as hard wearing as the Audi's or Saab's

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Saab/Honda/Audi

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £550

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Looked good at the time, cheapest one around.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    First BMW, had heard good things about them.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy and smooth 5 speed manual, good driving position.

    What's it like to park?

    Simple enough..not a big car

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots...e. windows stopped working, radiator pipe (metal) cracked and it was cheap to buy but expensive to have fitted. Glovebox collapsed, drivers seat ripped due to mileage, door trims came away from doors after 2000miles.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The power steering was good and the car was easy to drive

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?