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BMW 320d Series

Advantages: Responsive, firm drive. Reliable. Good Customer Service at dealers.
Disadvantages: Extras are expensive. Boot space is small. Residuals are low given prestige label.

I bought a 320d M Sport in September 2006. This is a great car to driive, quick, responsive and fun. Everything I would expect of the BMW marque. Whilst it drives beautifully, as with any BMW extras are expensive and surprisingly the boot space is tiny. Don't expect to get much luggage in there. Additionally, the residuals are not good on the 3 series. I bought new and have been offered 11k less than I bought it for recently. There are loads of these cars on the second hand market and next time I would by a used car with low mileage to save myself the anxiety of losing a packet. Having said that I love this car and would recommend you buy it - at the right price. It doesn't get better at this price. ...

Crills 18.06.2008 · Read full review
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BMW 3 Series 320d Saloon - 2001 (51)

Advantages: Good Fuel, Sexy Interior, Value for money
Disadvantages: None i can think of yet

push them on the ES - you'll be glad you did. CONTINUED............. The great thing on this 3 series is the nicities you get with it such as alloys, climate control, parking sensors, etc........ Overtaking the boy racers on your nearest bypass is not a problem in this smooth 163bhp 2.0- litre diesel engine which is as quiet as a petrol, so powerful that you can cruise around the town in third gear. On the open country roads it really shows its true colours with the suspension and steering hardening up, its more like a sports car. The car is very spacous with plenty of room in the back and front and plenty of boot space, also very comfortable and the air con and venting is excellent, usually sent at 18C and you will never need to touch it and for those into there tech the ipod connector in the armrest comes in somewhat handy ...

fizzyflu 16.04.2007 · Read full review
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BMW 1 Series 120d M Sport

Advantages: Looks great, lovely to drive, excellent build quality
Disadvantages: Small rear windscreen, limited rear legroom, don't like the rear view mirror at night.

I ended up choosing the 120d M sport after testing most of the 1-series range, including the 118 and 118d SE. For me the step up in price was more than covered by the increased comfort and performance. Before you've even got in the car, the exhaust and body kit make the car look that little bit more aggresive and I like the subtle M sport badges on the door sills, steering wheel and gear stick. The racing seats are fantastically comfortable to sit in, even on long journeys and I find it a real pleasure to drive. The gearbox is extremely smooth and fuel economy is amazing. My one comes with the stop-start technology that bmw are now introducing- if you put the gearbox in neutral at a junction etc the car engine will switch off, and then on again as soon you put your foot down on the clutch. this not only lowers carbon emissions but also ...

rivaldojnr 22.11.2007 (13.07.2009) · Read full review
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