BMW 2001 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fair.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel consumption for car this size is very good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I live in the country and do prefer my old Audi A3 to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wouldn't want less performance from this car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good... very good.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I preferred the A3's image - there are too many BMs about.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, if a little limo-like.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Top-class.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Service is OK, but it's a shame they nobble you with costly exclusive BMW parts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    A few interior problems.

    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