BMW 3-Series Compact 316i 3d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Surprisingly heavy on petrol for such a small car.
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On the road
Driving
This model is too slow to find out how the 3 series handles.
Performance
1.6 auto is a slug.
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Living with it
Reliability
One day it refused to start and let me down badly.
Image
Mine was black, so it looked the part.
Comfort
Unforgiving seats and way too cramped in the back.
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Security and Service
Service
Used a local garage to repair it when it would not start (faulty fuel filter). He knew instantly how to cure it and told me to get rid of it as soon as possible.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
See above.
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