After much work Google came four upwards to know the Audi 3, Mazda 6, Mercedes C Class and BMW 316

For years I drove Honda. Accord approached the 110.000km and wanted a new Accord. Because they no longer comes acquired a Tourer 1.8 with some options, I looked like a nice alternative. Now no, after a year of this is not clear. The pleasant luxury and driving pleasure of the Accord was missing completely. Also a good "new" used was unable to find or import from Germany. The latter was after examining not so interesting looking away for an alternative after 20 years Honda.

After much work Google came four upwards to know the Audi 3, Mazda 6, Mercedes C Class and BMW 316. But what then. So the show room. Mazda quickly fell off the model, in reality, not as nice as in the brochure and on the Internet. The Audi actually fell off by the attitude of the sellers. Mercedes dropped off by the 'pasted' navigation screen; really not pretty. Yes, and then BMW. Driven by a 316 standard virtually no options but few KM (6000). Nice car drives fine and gives the Accord feeling back. Yet even further examined and landed on the site of Poelgeest jobs. But those were two 320ers. In Amstelveen where the seller was very enthusiastically received plenty of room for compare, test drive and good explanation. The choice finally fell on the 320i EDE Luxery line blue metalic manual High executive up-grade with 16 800 on the counter so there off the head.

Ridden about 4000 km, and what a fine car, why not been looked at? The existing sports seats are fine and navi pro works well. Consumption is very much appreciated 1:16 (long distance so far) and 1:13 (short distances)

Soon we go to the resort and is Italy on the program and is the first real long time in one ride, I will report do when you return.
For this trip I bought winter tires with rims BMW because this run flat is recommended.

Can I mention one more point so far, so the lack of a class 3 alarm, so bought himself and have it installed (expensive joke). But then you have to do with such a beautiful and very much in the interest standing 3er.

The given rating is based on the first 4,000 KM, but the expectation is high for the next few kilometers.
Promised update (23,568 km)

As promised, the update on the BMW 320I EDE after skiing Italy.
2316KM ridden and one times to Bolzano (or coffee with two stops) Great car fits like a glove in the fine sport seats. In Germany it drove some traffic especially on the way back so I constantly driving off (also in the home environment) with auto-stop. After the first experience of the 4000km short distances are long and is sending this BMW just fun. Now consumption; on the way forgot to write down the starting position but have done on the way back. Lermoos tanked and home again.
The consumption amounts to highway and traffic jams that much on cruise control is driven by 1:18. There was one piece where the speed was released (end of 130), and there is 150 driven. This piece was not long because there is a lot of road work in Germany. On consumption, I am satisfied and meets my expectations; though the manufacturer indicates a lower consumption but that is a focus point for all car manufacturers.
When I have some news to report I will complete the review again.

I would drive a very long time with the Toyota Corolla Verso. However, the back problems of both my wife and myself compelled to do a machine to look. I also wanted to stay at Toyota. Volvo I find better, safer and maybe have a (subjectively) better image, but I myself have a lesser experience regarding the reliability. We almost immediately opted for the Prius cars because the hybrid concept. The RAV4 and Verso is not (yet) available in hybrid form. And even though it would be so I do not know for sure if I would make a different choice. 1 in 18 easy and unprecedented comfort, quietness and fuel economy got me. I was first or put off by the comments of dullness, doghouse, vultures, numb and not sporty, but was confirmed by many owners in forums that these are only subjective images. Also, I can conclude after the first kilometers that this car is really great. He's really quiet, comfortable, roomy, smooth enough and economical. Negative points are always there: I think by the third row of seats, the luggage compartment or deep, but not high. I also regret that can not automatically fold the mirrors, you must press a button (yes, a real muggenzifter). Furthermore, I still have to get used to the front row is not as high as in the Verso. This will undoubtedly have to do with aerodynamics. After I my (disabilities) daughter of 7 easily lift in her chair, a nice spacious entrance so.
extremely satisfied (100,200 km)

25-03-16: We are 10 months, a small recall and turn. There's include a summer vacation last year with 3 bikes behind, full load and many mountains. Not painless, it was really super comfortable, quiet and roomy transportation. We continue as a family both short and long pieces. Everything is at rest, comfort and CVT adds much to the comfort. I agree with everything that is said about the powertrain. So it can be noisy if you give full throttle, but that is rare in practice. It is indeed no car lovers with beautiful sounds, and sports things. But even if car enthusiast I do not miss it. Certainly not when I up and down for a hospitalization with my eight year old disabled daughter four hours in the car should sit from Utrecht to Maastricht. That leaves the Prius Wagon me greatly helps to let a beautiful day, despite that it is a grueling experience every time. I think that other modern cars might be quieter, sportier, more luxurious etc ... But the overall package is unbeatable for me. As a private driver is also interesting for the wallet. I drive one at 17 (literally no time to keep track). Furthermore, everyone will declare me crazy but I think it's even a nice car to watch. Granted, not from all angles. Disadvantages? Of course. The tires are characterized by noise. They are excellent tires in terms of handling, use, and adhere at all times to the road. But also make a lot of noise. I think they are slightly cupped. This involves Vredestein Quatrac all weather, normal size 205/60/16. It's not bad enough to replace, if I do I'll go over to Michelin Cross Climate. Further, the navigation is outdated but not disturbing. The materials inside the pearl white paint are susceptible to scratching. I've let remove the Backside beep that it saves the irritation. Another car is not in yet. That RAV4 Hybrid seems pretty cool, but I must admit that it adds nothing rational in my case, stroking my ego. Well, I can see that again in a few years. On to the next 15k.