BMW 3-Series Convertible 325 Ci Sport 2d Auto (01) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You get what you pay for. The car purchase price is all round good value.
Costs
This is where it goes wrong. The BMW dealer is not interested in me or my car. Body repairs and servicing are extortionate prices and devalue the brand image. Enough to make a BMW devotee jump to another marque.
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On the road
Driving
Superb handling. Minor tracking problems prior to service due date.
Performance
Fast and sturdy. Some drivers find the car too 'rigid' to handle compared with an Audi or other. The car is a drivers car - it's not an automoatic Merc!
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Living with it
Reliability
So far, so good.
Image
Top car.
Comfort
Comfort for two people yes. The seats in the back are not designed for long trips. They are very upright and position you into a awkward position. Not ideal for families, although manageable with smaller children. Passenger and driving seats okay.
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Security and Service
Security
Fit an additional tracker to be safe.
Service
The product is superb, but German quality is second to none. Aftersales service is poor and service quality from the dealerships are very low. If the new car buying experience was reflected in the aftersales service BMW would have it cracked.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Tracking - required 'tweaking' on two occasions.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes