BMW 3-Series Compact (1994 - 2001) 316i 3d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that im a classy bugger!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they like it more than my mk1 fiesta fiasco!
Would you buy this car again and why?
definately such great quality at a low price
What are you likely to buy next?
another bmw or an old sporty ford.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£675
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
even at this age they seem to sell above a grand so i think i got a bargain
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
the look, the badge and the fact i could buy it and insure it for the same total price as my mates 1.2 corsa!
What was the dealer like?
no dealer
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
great handling not as refined as saloon but this makes it a bit more fun
What's it like to park?
not bad but not as easy as my old polo
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
new exhaust but that was reasonable, indicator relay gave up on me, front shocks, hole in the sill, rusty wing, leaky timing gasket but for a car with 165000 miles its done well
What's most practical about your car?
hatchback with large boot! definately
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
no real gadgetsbut parking sensors are useful, the best thing is the way it drives!
