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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    You like th BMW badge.

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No never. It blew up in the end after 170,000. Peolpe who say they run forever talk rubish. the car was scrapped for £200

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I have bought an 07 Vauxhall Astra. Very good value and you dont get ripped off.

  • 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?

    £8,800

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not bad, under book price but high milage 88,000

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    The prestige of owning a BMW

    What was the dealer like?

    Trader was ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good. Some roll on corners. A bit under perfoming. Get a bigger engine.

    What's it like to park?

    Good

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots of things. Air Bag Light constantly on. Wishbnoe bushed, Lamda Sensor, Cat. Alarm, Central Locking. Caar has cost a fortune. Beware BMW seem to find lots of faults and want to charge lots of money to fix them.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Four Door Saloon.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?