BMW 3-Series Compact (2001 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 11 to 20 of 46
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- Year/plate: 2002/51
- Bought: Used in June 2013
Great to drive, hatchback, small yet big.
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in September 2007
The extra storage compartment under the lid of the boot is useful.
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in October 2012
Small-ish car.
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in May 2012
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in January 2012
It's a big car, but still a compact/hatchback/coupe, so its not like driving a boat. Its loaded with...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in February 2011
The same as all other cars - it gets me where I want to go. It is big enough for 2...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in June 2011
Nothing, car is cramped and far too small if you want to take more than two. Boot is also rather...
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in April 2009
Currently getting 45-55 MPG, it's a great size, seats 4 people in comfort, looks great, drives very...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in May 2010
very easy to drive and decent sized boot for shopping etc...
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: New in October 2003
Certainly not the fuel consumption as expensive to run!...
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