BMW 3 Series ''most wanted used car'

BMW 3 Series
Used car buyers were most interested in purchasing a BMW 3 Series in 2009, it has been suggested.

According to a survey carried out by Creditplus, used BMW 3 Series vehicles were the most sought-after autos on the second hand market last year, narrowly beating competition from the Ford Focus and the Vauxhall Astra.

"The list has once again confirmed that the BMW 3 series is one of the most desirable used cars on the market," it was stated.

Some of the reasons for the vehicle''s popularity were laid out in a review of a used BMW 3 Series in the Sunday Times.

Motoring journalist Jason Dawe noted that the car has the ability to put the smile on a driver''s face – thanks to its power, seamless gear changes and roomy cabin.

Other vehicles to feature among the most popular used car buys of 2009 were the Renault Megane, the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Fiesta, it was stated.