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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I made a mistake.

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

    Not impressed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Already bought an Audi A5 sportback.

  • Buying experience

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Impressed by how looked.

    What was the dealer like?

    Like a bloke in a portakabin.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Horrible, the 2.0 petrol engine is absolutely gutless, steering and gearbox overly heavy.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy enough, decent parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, the oil decided to come out of the cylinder head via a finger tightened bolt...

    What's most practical about your car?

    This car is not a proper estate, its as practical as a 2 door coupe...yes really.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Not well spec'd as standard, the BMW idrive is over fiddly and rubbish.