BMW 3-Series Touring (1999 - 2005) 330d SE 5d (03) (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That i like diversity, dont go with the crowd, bit sporty but tourer credentials
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like quality and style but retain sporty look
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but '06 on re-mapped 335i with cat replacement pipe (400bhp)
What are you likely to buy next?
The above
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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?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Part ex'd a very unreliable 307HDi Peugeot (never having a Peugeot again). Was due to break dwon again, so did the deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Quick, reliable, sporty, roomy, efficent diesel
What was the dealer like?
Few problems with car, mainly due to their prep (not great customer service - usual deal after they have your money, its all downhill) even though i have a 3 month warranty. Terrible customer journey !!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very good, needs an LSD but otherwise it can get roung the twisties like a modified hot hatch
What's it like to park?
im male -no problem
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
a few things - speedo and trip computer not working. Heater blower not switching to feet. Rear screen heater buzzed through wireless. Passanger airbag light - common fault apparently !
What's most practical about your car?
Tourer with remapped 240bhp diesel 6 speed. Executive express, with handling to match and 40mpg
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the lack of looking like its fast
