BMW 2003 3-Series Coupe

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought cheap but 1st owner suffered majority of depreciation.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    39mpg on motorway, cheap servicing (4plus from BMW), eats rear coil springs, 1 litre of expensive oil every 3000 miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic, better than Merc.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent handling, power above 3000rpm, lovely noise from silky engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Classy but can get mixed up with the boy racer type

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats 4, rear folding seat rattles a little.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good design of stereo to deter thieves.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Polite and friendly BMW staff

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes