Devastatingly adept super saloon is flawed and brilliant
PROS
- Brilliant to drive
- Fairly practical
- Compelling engine
CONS
- Very expensive BMW 3 Series
- Controversial styling
- Aurally not exciting
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We have 3 reviews of recent BMW 3-Series models:
Devastatingly adept super saloon is flawed and brilliant
The BMW 3 Series is still the best compact executive saloon
A brilliant all-rounder that's great to drive with some clever practicality features
Despite its age it remains a compelling all-rounder
Solid, desirable used saloon
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
Improved boot space, efficient and economical diesel engines, premium image
Servicing and maintenance could be costly
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
The M3 gains a V8 - and loses weight
Beautifully styled, technically superb
Expensive, poorly equipped
Looks as good as it goes
Perhaps overshadowed now by Audi's RS4
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
Wind in your hair makes M3 even more thrilling
A lot of money for a 3-Series BMW
Refined, roomy, technically brilliant
High prices
Image; smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive
Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals
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