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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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