BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    At todays second hand prices, great value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Average running costs. Go independant BMW specialist.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A true driver's car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but not fantastic.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Day to day reliability has been perfect.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Depends what you like. It's a 3 series BMW - everyone's got an opinion.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but my passenger door gave up on the central locking theme.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Always keen to take my money.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    One or two minor rattles from the interior.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes