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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Old man

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

    Classy

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, too juicey. Poor handling not enough boot space

    What are you likely to buy next?

    530d estate

  • 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?

    £6,500

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Desperate private seller, Got £2k of the asking price

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Got it frighteningly cheap

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pulls like a train all through the rev range, a bit wallowy through the twisties. Fantastic on the motorway

    What's it like to park?

    Big car, very light PAS though

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    nothing yet

    What's most practical about your car?

    rear legroom

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated seats, nice toasty bum even on the coldest mornings