BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Typical BMW. Keep their value.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to run and insure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent to drive. Superb chassis.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite sluggish for a 2 litre.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very comfortable in front. The back cramped and not suitable for the older family (ok for toddlers in back).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm and remote central locking.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Disappointed with BMW. Had cause to complain.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent.

    Other

    Suffered water leakage through rear window seals. Poor inside door trims. Once taken off, never the same.

    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