BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 320i SE 4d (01) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
upper class Mondeo man
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
think its a bit posh
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes - well engineered car with a bit more sole than a Jap mobile etc, nice looking car with rear with drive, great engine, pleasure to drive
What are you likely to buy next?
perhaps something more suitable for transporting kids around.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
did not get a discount of the BMW, but got a very high price on my trade in, so fair enough I thought. In addtion, I bought it when petrol was £1.20 litre, so that may of helped
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Nice quality car, nice badge and have a friend who is a BMW mechanic
What was the dealer like?
not a very good sales man, bit odd actually.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
steering is fairly heavy, but direct. staight 6 2.2 is silky smooth, nice engine note and a lot of torque, not very punchy though.
What's it like to park?
easy with the parking sensors
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
connection went on rear light, fixed no problem. Radio broke, again fixed no problem
What's most practical about your car?
4 doors, can fit people in the back easily, not a bad boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
rear parking sensors