A BMW dubbed a ‘cracking little car’ by Mike Brewer is up for sale for as little as £8,000.
The Wheeler Dealers’ host explained how the compact five-door hatchback trumps competitors Mercedes A-class and Audi A3 due to the low car seats and rear-wheel drive which allows for extra smooth steering.
With instantly recognisable BMW features like the “classic kidney-shaped grill, ” plus 17-inch diamond cut twin-spoke wheels, Mike praised the motor for being “true to its DNA.”
The boot has 360 litres of space, ideal for storing luggage on a family trip.
It also has a 60 x 40 split rear seat which, once folded forward, extends the of boot space to 1200 litres.
“If you can overcome that compromise, you will get yourself behind the wheel of a very sporty little hatchback that will do anything you want it to do” Mike said.
Additionally, the car has been upgraded with a ghost immobiliser, meaning you can only start it up by using your personalised code.
The model features front and rear parking sensors with a visual display, automatic lights and wipers, voice command and satellite navigation.
“There’s quality wherever you look and with every surface you touch, you know you are touching something of quality” Mike said.
Mike emphasised that for this particular car it is all about “the way it drives”.
The car has a keyless entry with auto stop/start, and once driving, the driver can switch between sport and eco pro modes using the iDrive system.
It has an automatic gearbox and only takes nine seconds to reach 60mph from a standing start, with a top speed of 130mph.
Mike chuckled: “It will get you to where you need to go.”
The car on sale has a 1.5L engine but Mike explained: “These cars drive incredibly well no matter what engine size you have.”
“It really is a little treasure.”
Specialist sales platform Piston Heads has one listed at £8,495.
