BMW 3-Series Compact (2001-2004) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £15,845 - £25,710 |
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| Used prices | £607 - £2,379 |
| Road tax cost | £210 - £415 |
| Insurance group | 23 - 33 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 402 - 679 miles |
| Number of doors | 3 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Refined, packed with gizmos, image
CONS
Expensive, ugly, cramped in the back
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Overview
Compact is the entry-level baby-Beemer. All the badge-kudos and fancy engineering, in a smaller and funkier package. At least that’s the theory. Thing is, it looks like its been in a rear-end shunt and isn’t really that cheap.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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