BMW 3-Series Compact (2001 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 46
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in July 2007
I adore this car! 60+ MPG, (genuine). 0-60 in 8.6 seconds.131 mph. 264,000 miles on the clock.... and counting. Had...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in October 2020
i didnt own mine for very long but i felt i should write this to try and help out other...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in February 2014
I’ve had my car now for 5 years and it’s at 192000 miles! I look after my car well and...
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in June 2017
I am 19 and have owned my E46 Compact for just over a year. On the first day i got it...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in July 2015
Too many people slagging off this car, if you've bought a heap then unlucky. Its a beast to drive and...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in July 2015
Good size boot, great turning circle .
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in March 2013
205bhp on the rear wheels.
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in May 2013
Its such a smooth drive and good to be seen in. When I first bought it I would drive about...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in September 2013
The cost of buying and running costs are no different than those of an astra or focus etc. The 4...
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in November 2013
Decent boot for size of vehicle, adjustment on front seat for ease of access to rear seats.
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