BMW 3-Series Saloon (91-98) - Review

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Blueprint for the smaller executive car in the '90s, combining quality and driver appeal from the 316i right up to the exhilarating M3. Not as cheap to run as a Mondeo or Vectra - but choosing a 3-Series is more about style and status. It does not disappoint in any key areas, and its desirable image is holding up well despite being replaced. It's a real driving machine that's still in demand, so prices remain high for the best examples.
4 out of 5

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Buying used

Prices are falling faster now, especially for earliest cars; avoid under-equipped ex-fleet 316i and 318i; six cylinder cars with SE spec are favoured – sunroof, alloys and metallic paint are all liked.

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4 out of 5

Selling

People like to buy BMWs because they are perceived as being better quality than other saloons and hatches so they tend to sell quite quickly, especially the better equipped and higher spec models.