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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't care, I like driving it and it's practical.

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

    Never asked them, but two colleagues have just got one after being in mine.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Comfortable, reasonable tax, economical for a big car, can't fault it.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same, just a different colour, but maybe go for 525d for a bit more power as I believe the very latest ones have been de-tuned a bit ?

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £32,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought from local dealer who will service it too.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had one previously and loved it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine, no problems.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Superb, only one word needed.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy thanks to all round sensors and good mirrors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not a single thing.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Lots of space for work stuff, wife and two youngish children and very quiet and comfortable on long journeys.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sat nav is excellent to use.