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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3 out of 5

Comfort

Rear seats are not the biggest and there's not a huge amount of legroom, but they'll cope well enough with children. Ride is firm on the sportier models, but noise levels are well suppressed. Interior materials are top notch for this age of car. Fair to say it’s a cut above the average.

3 out of 5

Practicality

The saloon has a boot that will meet the needs of most. The rear seat does not fold flat, which makes some family jobs nearly impossible (a big trip to the DIY store, for example), so if you need greater capacity, perhaps consider the Touring model with its estate back.

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BMW 3-Series Saloon (91-98)
435 litres
378 litres
4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

The driver's seat is the place to be in a Beemer. Front seats are comfortable and the driving position adjusts to fit all and feels suitably sporting too. Good view of the road ahead. Materials are of a high quality adding to the impression it's special.