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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It feels classy and 'executive' and you feel classy and executive driving it even if you are not :-).

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

    All like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, for the same reasons why I brought it in the first place.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Possibly a second BMW car but a convertable for extra 'fun'.

  • 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?

    £35,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a fair deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always loved the image and style of the 5 series.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent and non-pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic

    What's it like to park?

    Ah well it's a big and long car so you have to pick your spot and rely alot on the parking sensors. That's not a critism because all big cars are the same.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes had a few issues but BMW have been brilliant at fixing it and providing a courtsey car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's practical because it's a touring model but drives as good as a salon.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Satnav is great as is the standard equipment.