BMW 3-Series Coupé (2006 - 2013) Review
PROS
Great choice of efficient engines, supreme handling, beautifully styled, sophisticated and refined cabin
CONS
Firm ride, some expensive options, tight legroom in rear
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At a glance
- New price: £26,740 - £42,145
- Used price: £2,230 - £14,410 Explore used prices
- Typical used monthly cost: £55 - £355 Get details or apply now
- Fuel economy: 30 - 60 mpg
- Road tax cost: £125 - £555
- Insurance group: 24 - 42 How much is it to insure?
Verdict
As four-seat coupes go, few cars are as good looking or as enjoyable to drive as the BMW 3 Series Coupe - it's a classic design with a sleek yet understated air while inside it's beautifully finished with top grade materials.
Only minor elements such as the door handles are carried over from the 3 Series Saloon - the rest is bespoke to the two-door models. It's as good to drive as it looks - the low slung driving position is perfect, the steering precise and responsive and body control excellent.
It's also surprisingly practical with a good sized boot, although taller passengers may find the rear cramped. But when it comes to performance the 3 Series Coupe doesn't disappoint with some cracking engines - the 335i and 335d being the pick of the bunch.
It was given a mild facelift in early 2010 along with more powerful and efficient engines.
BMW 3 Series Coupe stalling issues: wide-ranging recall announced in 2018
In the aftermath of an investigation by BBC’s Watchdog TV show, a recall affecting over 300,000 BMWs was announced in May 2018.
Specifically relating to models built between March 2007 and August 2011, a number of petrol- and diesel-engined 3 Series Coupes could be at risk of developing an electrical fault that causes the engine to cut out.
If you are thinking of buying a used example of one of these sleek two-door 3 Series, then ensure any remedial work has already been undertaken by checking with a BMW retailer.
