BMW 3-Series Saloon (2012 - 2019) 330d xDrive M Sport 4d Step Auto (2015/64) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Slightly understated (compared to previous cars) but likes to drive.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it, comfortable street sleeper, Melbourne red means it still stands out a bit.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, only because id never buy the same car twice. other than that the best all round car I've ever owned.
What are you likely to buy next?
SUV, perhaps the new F-Pace, likely something with another 3.0 Diesel engine.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£36,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, facelift model was due out so got 5k dealer contribution & low PCP price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looking for something more practical than my previous cars (Audi TT, Honda S2000, Cooper S, Golf TDI).
What was the dealer like?
Excellent, bit wary in terms of additional warranty sales (insurance for tyres & total loss in first year etc.) However my insurers provide new like for like cover for total loss in first year & tyres are at risk no matter what you do.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Epic, the auto box (same as the new Range Rover Sport) is relaxing & easy, encouraging a lazy drive, knock it into sport or sport + & it becomes an animal, pulls like a train from the lights & huge reserves of torque, on country roads it inspires confidence & eats up corners for fun.
What's it like to park?
Pretty easy, parking sensors sometimes a little slow to react in my opinion but I rarely pay them too much heed.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, runs like a Swiss clock.
What's most practical about your car?
4 doors, roomy without being enormous.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sequential style shift gearbox (or paddles as you prefer) X Drive system provides superb grip in all weather conditions.
