BMW 2001 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Disappointed with level of depreciation. Bought 2 years ago for what seemed keen price at time and still losing £3+ pa.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing costs very reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excelllent handling, though softer than previous model.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Probably too good for this country! Taken this one on the autobahns and had a whale of a time!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only let me down once - split coolant expansion tank! Couple of other (electrical) niggles which didn't leave me stranded.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too many 318i's around nowadays.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Drove 1100 miles in a day last summer - no better testament than that to comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No-ones nicked it yet!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought under BMW approved warranty and cannot fault level of cover and service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    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