Other BMW reviews
New price range:
£17,570 - £32,155
Used price range:
£968 - £7,825
View used BMW 3-Series Saloon prices
See 238 used BMW 3-Series Saloons for sale from £590
Get a BMW 3-Series Saloon (98-05) information pack
Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 238 models like this for sale, starting at £590.
Find used BMW 3-Series Saloons for sale
Roomy, quick, pleasure to drive
Popular equals common, pricey
In the closely fought compact executive market, one model stands out from the rest: the BMW 3-Series. It has history stretching back to the 1980s and has built a solid reputation, and is the car of choice for every young middle manager. It's not that 3-Series lacks any serious rivals: the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as prestigious; the Lexus IS will push it on reliability, while a fully loaded Ford Mondeo is better value. But it’s only the 3-Series, with its purposeful yet conservative styling, which has struck a chord with the British. Its popularity has not weakened residuals; even with plenty of used ones about, prices are remarkably stable.
Performance
Handling
Comfort
Practicality
Equipment
Behind the wheel
Safety
Reliability
Buying new
Buying used
Selling
Running costs
Green credentials
View full gallery
“ Quite a lot of space in the cabin but the boot was rubbish. ”
Paul Mawhinney
Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations.
Find out more
We have 238 models like this for sale.
Find BMW 3-Series cars for sale
Search 1000's of great deals on new and used cars for sale.
For a great car insurance quote visit out car insurance shop.
Discover if the car has a hidden past with Parkers Car Check.
© Bauer Media 2012