BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you want an affordable prestige car, this is it.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Yes costs can sometimes be alarming, but for the privilege of driving a BMW, what do you expect?

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's smooth, responsive and comfortable - everything you would expect from a car of this type.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a 1.8 engine in a heavily built car, so the pull is not Ferrari-like, but having the injection makes up where the engine size is lacking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This car has hardly ever gone wrong for me. However, the problem with the valves on this car only started when the mileage became higher than average.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a 3 series BMW. What more do I need to say?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's probably one of the most comfortable cars I have ever driven or been a passenger in.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I think on this early new model, it was not thought as much as on the newer ones, but still proves a challenge to any car theives.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I never came in contact with the manufacturer because I never had a problem.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New cam kit just fitted.

    Other

    It's had a clutch fitted in the first year and just had a new front wheel bearing fitted.

    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