BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for money if you buy one at right price!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Use only specialists - same quality of work for half the price of main agents.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice drive - lots of feedback, a driver's car in every sense.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    BMW straight six is bulletproof - sluggish at low revs but blistering if you work it!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never failed to start first time - keep up with servicing when dash meter tells you and should have no problems.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Secretly everyone aspires to a BMW!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent in the front - cramped in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Caught 2 people trying too nick mine - caught them lay in footwell hot wiring it, say no more!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent service, be it main agents or speciallists.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - keep it well serviced.

    Other

    Tyres wear quickily if driven hard.

    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