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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Doesn't compromise.

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

    Who cares.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Suits me. Practical yet sporty.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    335d Tourer X-drive.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £55,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Who know but I got what I wanted.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted an estate which had up to date features.

    What was the dealer like?

    Patient

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic. Comfortable when needed. Great to drive using the different driving modes. Especially 'Sport Mode'. If you specify the right options, the steering, suspension, gearbox and engine change their characteristics. So the car the car becomes a different beast.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine, car has 'parking assist' so it parks itself.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only that the tailgate sometimes doesn't completely latch (two stage process, only does the first stage).

    What's most practical about your car?

    It swallows most things.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heads up display.