BMW 3-Series Compact 316i 3d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money. Residuals good.
Costs
Service costs are reasonable at main dealership.
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On the road
Driving
Generally good, but rear end is twitchy in the wet.
Performance
Good for a 1.6 but I should have bought a 1.8.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not a problem.
Image
Does not have the image of the 3-Series saloon.
Comfort
BMW could learn from the French on how to make comfortable seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser but no alarm.
Service
I cannot fault my BMW dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes