BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04) - Review

Review by Parkers on
5
Compact is the entry-level baby-Beemer. All the badge-kudos and fancy engineering, in a smaller and funkier package.

BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04)

Refined, packed with gizmos, image

Expensive, ugly, cramped in the back

New price range:

£15,990 - £25,870

Used price range:

£874 - £3,757

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

5 out of 5

Compact is the entry-level baby-Beemer. All the badge-kudos and fancy engineering, in a smaller and funkier package. At least that's the theory. Thing is, it looks like its been in a rear-end shunt and isn't really that cheap.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

5 out of 5

Performance

4.5 out of 5

Handling

4.5 out of 5

Comfort

3 out of 5

Practicality

2.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

4 out of 5

Reliability

4.5 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

3 out of 5

Buying used

4.5 out of 5

Selling

4.5 out of 5

Equipment

2 out of 5

What owners say...

 It's a big car, but still a compact/hatchback/coupe, so its not like driving a boat. Its loaded with gadgets and still has five seats and has parking sensors.  

5 out of 5

Joshua Roles ,   30 May 2012    ... read more

 The same as all other cars - it gets me where I want to go. It is big enough for 2 child seats, pushchairs and a weekly shop so it serves my purpose.  

3 out of 5

Christopher Coe ,   02 Mar 2012    ... read more

 Nothing, car is cramped and far too small if you want to take more than two. Boot is also rather small.  

1 out of 5

Rob Thomas ,   23 Feb 2012    ... read more

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