BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Got outstanding deal after e46 went on sale.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    BMW Mexico service is bad, expensive and no parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It goes where you point it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok at 193hp, but newer cars have over 230bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overheating has been a problem.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still a status car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stiff but I like it that way.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    BMW Mexico service stinks!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheating, cracked cyl. Head

    Other

    Rear right stoplight keeps shorting

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No