BMW 3-Series Coupé (06 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 16 August 2011
As four-seat coupes go, few cars are as good looking or as enjoyable to drive as the BMW 3-Series Coupe - it's a classic design with a sleek yet understated air while inside it's beautifully finished with top grade materials. Only minor elements such as the door handles are carried over from the 3-Series saloon - the rest is bespoke to the Coupe. It's as good to drive as it looks too - the low slung driving position is perfect, the steering precise and responsive and body control excellent. It's also surprisingly practical with a good sized boot, although taller passengers may find the rear cramped. But when it comes to performance the 3-Series Coupe doesn't disappoint with some cracking engines - the 335i and 335d being the pick of the bunch. It was given a mild facelift in early 2010 along with more powerful and efficient engines.
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Buying new

BMW dealers are very unlikely to offer any decent discount on a 3-Series Coupe as it's an upmarket and sought after model. The entry-level SE model isn't cheap but it does come well equipped but it doesn't come with leather seats or sat nav. Both will make it easier to sell on the used market but you won't see much return for your investment.

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Buying used

The best place to find low mileage, well cared for examples is from a BMW dealer, through the firms Approved Used scheme. There are only two trim levels - the SE is the base model but it's still well equipped while the M Sport comes with a bodykit plus sporty styling inside.

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Selling

There will always be demand for a well-maintained BMW on the used market, whether petrol or diesel. Ensure it is priced sensibly - used car buyers won't expect to pay extra for options like high beam assistant, adaptive headlights or active steering - and you'll have no trouble selling it.