BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good second-hand buy - slow depreciation.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some parts can be expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth ride and slick gear change.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good acceleration and speed for engine size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely reliable, even with 120k miles on clock.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks the part for prestige motoring.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit basic, but fairly comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly standard for this age of car.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of specialists about.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Broken cambelt at 90k - NO DAMAGE!

    Other

    Little bit of rust appearing around sunroof.

    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