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loader, South East
DIESEL SALOON (2002 - 2004)
2.0 CDTi 135 4dr Auto
PROS: Looks good,engine great,cheap to buy you get a lot of Car for a low price...
CONS: Running costs quite expensive 18"tyers expensive to replace waterpump a lot of money to replace... more

El Arquero, South East
DIESEL SALOON (2002 - 2004)
2.0 CDTi 135 + 4dr
PROS: Great looking car, plenty of road presence. Economy AND performance. Handles superbly, always smiling when...
CONS: Badge envy! Smallish boot ( if I am picky!) The Mrs loves it as well,... more

mcculloch88, Scotland
DIESEL SALOON (2002 - 2004)
2.0 CDTi 135 + 4dr Auto
PROS: excellent value for money a real sports salon for basic money reliable BMW engine...
CONS: Tyres pricey but at least you get traction control... more

BlackMagic, Scotland
SALOON (2004 - 2005)
2.5 190 SE 4dr
PROS: Jam-packed with equipment - plenty of shove and handles brilliantly for such a big car....
CONS: Has a bit of a thirst - 25-30mpg is about as good as it gets... more

 
SALOON (2004 - 2005)
2.5 180+ Sports 4dr Auto
PROS: Nice body lines, leather interior looks and feels good. Passenger comfort with plenty of rear...
CONS: Disappearing warranty & second hand value (not selling though)... more

 
SALOON (2001 - 2004)
2.5 160 4dr
PROS: supurb looks,stylish,very very good build qulity on par with bmw...
CONS: thirsty v6 ... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (2004 - 2005)
2.0 CDTI 135+ 4dr Auto
PROS: good price on new cars, build quality/comfort is vey high, excellent to drive and best...
CONS: no manufactures warrant, however its of minor detail as i can purchase 2tier warranty...... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (2002 - 2004)
2.0 CDTi 135 4dr Auto
PROS: Big safe and reliable, good fuel economy...
CONS: Auto not the quickest car in the world... more

 
SALOON (2001 - 2004)
2.5 190 4dr
PROS: Handling is composed, and conceals the cars true weight and size well in twisty B-road...
CONS: Fuel costs are high and averages about 23mpg, with regular town driving. Doesn't improve... more

 
SALOON (2004 - 2005)
4.6 V8 260 4dr
PROS: Cheap to buy, huge performance, great drivers car....
CONS: huge fuel bills, paintwork fragile.... more

 
SALOON (2001 - 2004)
2.5 190 4dr
PROS: Fantastic looks, reasonable running costs, reliabilty, ...
CONS: I think its slighty under powered.... more

 
SALOON (2001 - 2004)
2.5 160 4dr
PROS: great road handling safe to be in...
CONS: suspension a little soft... more

 
SALOON (2001 - 2004)
1.8 T 160 4dr
PROS: solid built car, good handling on corners....
CONS: Very heavy car that uses alot of fuel. brakes wear out quickly... more

 
SALOON (2004 - 2005)
4.6 V8 260 SE 4dr
PROS: PERFORMANCE HANDLING EXHAUST SOUND...
CONS: FUEL CONSUMPTION SERVICE COSTS... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (2002 - 2004)
2.0 CDTi 135 4dr
 
CONS: Would be even better with another 25-30 bhp. Not over roomy for size of car... more