BMW 3-Series Touring 323i SE 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pricier than mass markets, but fair for quality and sheer driving satisfaction.
Costs
Casts considerably less than VW Golf to service. BMW's Fourplus program for older cars makes BMW maintenance affordable.
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On the road
Driving
Sharp, direct steering, fabulous cornering thanks in part to rear wheel drive, power of 6 cylinder makes the most of this. Safe in wet thanks to anti-skid control (which you can turn off if you're confident).
Performance
Smooth surge of power over 3000rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far, so good.
Image
Estate has classless image.
Comfort
Crampt in rear, but who cares? Its a drivers car. Everything directly to hand and where it should be for the driver. A bit like being in a sporty cockpit.
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Security and Service
Security
All immobilised. A lot come with Thatcham alarms.
Service
Exemplary, apart from dealer I bought the car from (Sycamore Peterborough), who refused to replace the CD player which broke less than 3 months after I bought the car, because it wasn't factory fitted. Ironically it had been fitted by that dealer!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
CD player.
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