• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Appreciates a well built practical car.

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

    Like it. Looks great in black with the optional "black package".

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes no worries.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably another Benz. Much better equipped and built than the three previous BMW's I've owed.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £17,500

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable finance deal-not many goodies thrown in as price was excellent.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Space and refinement.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was up to usual high standards one would associate with buying a prestige model.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slick gearbox is much smoother than previous BMW M sport. Engine willing and very torquey with enough low down urge. No hot hatch mind. Cruises well with lot's in reserve. Fuel economy is brilliant!.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy - rear view camera makes parking simple.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope all good so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Large boot and plenty of room for the kids in the back. Leather nice and easy to wipe down after spills!!.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Mercedes Benz infotainment setup is really easy to use. Hold function for handbrake also works brilliantly. Rear view camera is a great piece of kit also. Satnav not as clear as in previous BMW though.