USED BMW 3 Series Saloon (05 - )

My car

I've owned this car since Jan 2009 and have covered approx 32,000 miles.

Positives: Excellent drive, sporty comfortable seats, I-drive, run-flats, very fast, superb engine sound, styling.

Negatives: Boot not ideal for a large buggy, expensive tyres at £215 a corner [expect to go through the rear tyres quickly], set of brake discs & pads, stereo system isn't as good as rival manufacturers, mpg averages sub-30 mpg [even with motorway driving], easy to curb tyres, very difficult to change front bulbs [have to access via panel in wheel arch which is near impossible with 18 inch rims].

The slightest hint of snow & icy conditions renders the car undriveable. It cannot handle even a minor gradient in snow or ice due to the rear wheel drive set-up. Had to call out BMW Assistance when the car packed up on the motorway due to the snow. Had to re-set the traction control system [went into safe mode]. Very twitchy back end in the wet.

The car drives really well, the handling is excellent, not much beats it from the lights.

Really impressed with the optional extras e.g. folding mirrors, Professional Navigation, heated leather seats, Bluetooth Telematics, Voice Control and Sun Rrotection Glass.

Would definitely buy one again.