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We have 4 reviews of recent BMW 3-Series models:
BMW’s excellent 3 Series remains one of the best compact saloons
Improved boot space, efficient and economical diesel engines, premium image
Servicing and maintenance could be costly
Despite its age it remains a compelling all-rounder
Great to drive, decent level of standard kit, premium image, superbly built, refined interior
Expensive options, firm ride
Roomy, quick, pleasure to drive
Popular equals common, pricey
Image; smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive
Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals
Great to drive, decent level of standard kit, premium image, economical engines
Small load area for an estate, limited rear passenger space
Roomy, refined, technically brilliant
Expensive, no longer best in class
Smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive
Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals
Refined, packed with gizmos, image
Expensive, ugly, cramped in the back
Image; smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive
Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals
Great choice of efficient engines, supreme handling, beautifully styled, sophisticated and refined cabin
Firm ride, some expensive options, tight legroom in rear
Ultimate driver's car, purposeful styling, sublime V8 engine, standard leather and sat nav
High running costs, hard ride, fairly plain cabin
Looks as good as it goes
Perhaps overshadowed now by Audi's RS4
Beautifully styled, technically superb
Expensive, poorly equipped
Image, smooth six cylinder engines, great to drive
Not much standard equipment, limited rear legroom, less exclusive than some rivals
Beautiful folding metal roof, great choice of efficient engines, superbly refined
Small bootspace, much more expensive than the similar 3 Series Coupe
Refined, roomy, technically brilliant
High prices
Wind in your hair makes M3 even more thrilling
A lot of money for a 3-Series BMW
Image; smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive
Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals
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