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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    no ars#d

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

    looks tidy

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    newer model now i,m saving my pennies

    What are you likely to buy next?

    325ci

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Hope so. The car had been maintained to a very high standard by previous owner. He had replaced full exhaust and cat recently along with new battery,alternator and full service

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    presentable runabout and it was mint

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    suprisingly nimble and fairly swift once past 3000 rpm. Engine does like to be revved

    What's it like to park?

    no probs

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, but being realistic its quite old so poss expect ongoing items to wear out

    What's most practical about your car?

    Just very functional and well thought out design for that era of car

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    auto dim mirror and comfy velour seats