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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    White car, red leather = could be a pimp? I'm not.

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

    The ones that care about such things like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - but I would get a sunroof next time.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another BMW.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    18% discount off list price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted performance, economy and 4WD for Scottish winters.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good - found a good salesman and stuck with him.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great. I test drove so many cars over 7 months and as soon as I drove this I had to have it. Adaptive suspension needed on xDrive as it loses the M Sport springs. A relaxed cruiser and a rapid distance covering car whenever you want. A weapon overtaking on country roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine - I got sensors front and back and reversing camera.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    What's most practical about your car?

    4.8secs to 60 in a genuine 45 mpg car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The gearbox - tremendous. Relaxed cruiser or all out attack. Seamless in all modes.