BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit overpriced before 2000/01, now OK.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you want to save money, go German & Swedish and do it your self if know how, or get your friend to do it who knows, all garages/main dealers are rip off on these models thinking you have money to spend/waste because you drive BMW.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well on motorways, but too heavy for humps and bumps as steering can feel it.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good and fast ride up to 80k, then performance goes slightly down, but still above the rest.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keep on for faulty ball joints, overhead interior noise, possible water leak from the rain in the boot, under the spare wheel, look for the rust around arches.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looking good.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could of done with better suspension system on this model, still very smooth.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No complaints.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not value for money in my experience but I could be wrong.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch.

    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