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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Classy but practical.

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

    They're impresed with how well it's running after the amount of mileage I've done in it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. I've done a lot of milleage in it. It's now done over 200,000 miles and still going strong.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably another BMW.

  • 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?

    £6,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought it from a car auction.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was recommended to me.

    What was the dealer like?

    The auction was a bit scary at first because it was so fast moving, but it was really easy and being an ex-company car it had been well looked after and came with a full service history. We ended up with a bargain.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very straight forward. No problems.

    What's it like to park?

    Has reversing sensors, so fairly easy. Would be good it had front sensors too.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Just gereral wear and tear - tyres, brake discs etc.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's economical.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise