Eddie Mcnulty

Hi all, I'm after a Compact pref diesel silver with black leather trim upto 05 plate Any advice on what to look out for on the compact petrol or diesel would be greatly appreciated. I know its low down in the BMW range but Oh what a change from what Ive been driving. Regards Eddie 07766516683

Thinking buying this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-BMW-318TI-M-SPORT-compact-/170779942909?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27c3471ffd#ht_500wt_1261 Its states its semi automatic whta exactly does that mean. Any pros/cons on this model and the compact in general. Any advice/ info would be a big help. If anyone has one for sale I would be interested,up to 05 plate Thanks and regards Eddie eddiemcnulty@gmail.com mob 07766516683