BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Geting cheaper by the second.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts can be bought cheaply. Go gentle on the gas and see 55mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tail happy with slow steering. A real test of talent!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Goes well and sounds great.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down in 10 years, 200,000 miles.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good if undisturbed. Watch out for modified goats.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good refinement. The road is a distant rumble. Very high gearing keeps the engine silent, even on the Autobahn.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You can break in easily.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes