BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value - car pulls trailer loads

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought cheap brake pads, but noticed the difference in terms of braking effeciency and noise - get what you pay for.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Like all new cars feedback is through a computer - nice cornering

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good until I drove the 645 at Rockingham

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    These engines will just keep on going, had a 320i e30, 197k, I would still have it 4 years later now I'm sure.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For this class of car there is non better in the sector - non (Mercs c-class, Audi A4 (close), Lexus)

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good especially in the back seats, ride a bit firm but tradeoff with handling in dry.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not sure - Never tried to get into the car unless I have the key - good for the time apparently

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good for essentials, said I needed brake disks changed, but still have them on after 2 brake pads (recommendation from garage other than bmw) still good - I would rather change my oil more often - all manufactured cars in my opinion.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sweet as a nut

    Other

    Key barrel failed not long after buying it - now as reliable as a Volkswagen (as they say)

    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