BMW 3-Series Touring (1999 - 2005) 320d SE 5d (01) (2003/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
sporty guy who likes the good things in life.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
nice car but a bit old mannish(what do they know).
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes,affordable bit of nice kit.
What are you likely to buy next?
newer 330d touring,(remapped obviously)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,200
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
loved its purposeful stance,plus a lot of German engineering for money.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
remapped from 150 to 183bhp ,plus loads of extra torque(still get 38-42 mpg),lives for B roads and motorways,goes like an express train (even with half the football team in),got 18" MV3s on so handles er well.
What's it like to park?
big car but parking made easier with rear parking censor.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
bottom ball joint problems,new air flow meter(not cheap),rear wiper keeps seizing up(cured with WD40)
What's most practical about your car?
lots of interior space.despite above,very reliable(touch wood).
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
rear parking censors
