BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 2001 5 Compact is the entry-level baby-Beemer. All the badge-kudos and fancy engineering, in a smaller and funkier package. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Refined, packed with gizmos, image Expensive, ugly, cramped in the back New price range: £15,990 - £25,870 Used price range: £874 - £3,757 View all used prices 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 See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04) information pack for only £1.99View 45 used BMW 3-Series Compacts for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 34 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ 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