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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not sure and dont really care!

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

    Think its nice to ride in and very smooth.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes definitely :).

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW again!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,500

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, it was low mileage 98,000 miles.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    For diesel economy, plenty of space and i love the E39 shape and style.

    What was the dealer like?

    N/a

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very very very good! drives beautifully, plenty of power and torque. smooth on motorways.

    What's it like to park?

    The size can be annoying as parking spaces are tiny and the car is huge.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing has gone wrong (yet).

    What's most practical about your car?

    The amount of boot space and interior room.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control and 6 cd changer.