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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Professional, quality.

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

    They like it a lot.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. It's brilliant - except in snow.....

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another one.

  • 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?

    £56,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought from them previously.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Replacement for my 06 plate 530d touring which had covered 200,000 from new.

    What was the dealer like?

    Great.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Sensational - like a rocket ship. I sometimes wonder why I keep my M3 as well.

    What's it like to park?

    Doddle with the sensors and screen.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing in 42,000 miles over first 16 months.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space, power, handling, economy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Adaptive suspension and head up display.