BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive compared to other makes.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing and parts don't come cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great drivers car. Suits either relaxed cruising or more spirited driving. Only critisism is that it does tramline more than previous cars I've owned.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent performance from the 2.8 although it does need to be revved past 4000 to get the best from it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as reliable as I expected. never broken down but lots of silly thing have required repair such as fuel guage. Also eats suspension bushes. They need changing about every 30K.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depends on who is looking. Some people hate BMWs, Some people love them.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A very comfortable car, excellent for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Didn't require any additional security for my insurance so it must be good.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not used main dealers enough to comment. BMW UK are very helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Had to replace power steering pump.

    Other

    Snapped rear spring. Also had to replace all the suspension bushes and ball joints.

    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