BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cannot really judge the value at the age it is.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What can I say? It is 13 years old and post 100k miles, so I have to live with the high maintenance costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent drive. No bodyroll. Holds the road well. Very precise.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A silky smooth straight six. 'nuff said.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    For its age, can't fault it.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The badge says it all. The Dolphin Grey metallic colour still turns heads. A bit of a drug dealer image, though.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are positioned too high up. If you move the seat back, you have trouble reaching the steering wheel but it's still a smooth ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine has an immobiliser and alarm, but the determinned thief can still get in.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Great. what can I say? It's a bimmer.

    Other

    Suffers from the dreaded 'water leaking into the boot'.

    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