In September 2009 I bought my first BMW, the 1 series 116I 2 ltr Sport. We got a really cracking deal at the Stratstone dealership which included free servicing for the next 5 years. I'm really impressed with the car, it's comfortable even with the sports seats, it's styish, the 2 ltr is has a good kick to it and it's just really nice to drive. The 2 ltr Isport gives me around 33 miles to the gallon and that is mainly city centre driving as I do very little motorway driving. On the downside I only really have 2 complaints. Firstly I found with the bad winter we've had the framless windows become frozen with ice which means you can't open your door as they go ...  Read the complete review

I have purchased 4 BMW's in my life and still have two of them on my driveway and I have to say I am a BMW enthuisatst and love their cars. Their marketing slogan is "The Ultimate Drving Machine" and I agree wholeheartedly with that statement. The drive and comfort in a BMW is unrivalled by its competitors and I cant wait until I buy another. The first BMW I purchased was a 1998 E36 318i Saloon in Morea Green and it was that car which made me fall in love with all things BMW! Although this car is at the lower end of the pecking scale I still felt this car was an amazing drive and I loved going around the corners in my beast. Since then I ...  Read the complete review

I love my BMW, I have a 118es. I bought it as an ex demo car so got a really good deal. Since buying it a year ago, I've only had one problem with it, the glove box became stuck so I took it back and they fixed it whilst I sat with a coffee. I know they are expensive but honestly, it is so refreshing to get some good customer services without feeling like you are doing the shop a favour by being there. The car itself is a delight, it's so comfortable to drive and really economical, I get almost 40mpg from it most of the time (that's particularly sensible driving) and at worse it's 38mpg. Hubby has a deisel Corsa as he commutes 100miles ...  Read the complete review

Simply the best BMW dealership I have ever been to (and I have been to a few). I first went to them when I had a high mileage E36 325tds. I was treated extremely well by the service staff. A year later I was back, but this time it was to buy a car from them. The sales staff were polite, professional and extremely helpful. I have taken my car in for minor niggles (handbrake becoming loose, headlamp cover misting, seat back becoming loose). ALL were repaired under warranty and while I waited. I live 80 miles away from the dealership and always go back to them. Their labour charge means it is worth your while, driving to them. Book in advance though, as they can be very ..  Read the complete review

I recently ordered a new BWM from my local dealership. I spend much time comparing the price they would sell it to me at against the best internet/import price I could find. The difference in price after all options had been added was around £1,500, which is a sizeable amount of money. For my £1,500 discount I could have brought an imported car with a delivery time of 18-25 weeks, the extra money brought me a UK car with a 12 week delivery. During my dealings with the BMW garage I could not rate them high enough, I first had a 40-minute test drive, followed by the offer the keep the car for a day that following weekend. On returning the car after my days ...  Read the complete review