BMW 1998 3-Series Compact

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Surprisingly heavy on petrol for such a small car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    This model is too slow to find out how the 3 series handles.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.6 auto is a slug.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    One day it refused to start and let me down badly.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine was black, so it looked the part.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Unforgiving seats and way too cramped in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Used a local garage to repair it when it would not start (faulty fuel filter). He knew instantly how to cure it and told me to get rid of it as soon as possible.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    See above.

    Other

    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