BMW 2003 3-Series Convertible

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid £33,000 9 months old could not get one at time but doesn't seem to be dropping too bad.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing at 15k miles (£150). Tyres are fortunes, even trade!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lovely drive. Traction is great compared to E36 - can be noisy at speed 100mph+, but didn't buy it for comfort.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Quick, smooth power. Fantastic engine note.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only had probs with windows.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still turns heads.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Driver's seat great. Rear seats a little upright.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have tracker fitted.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Last had 320 conv and engine lost compression at 70k miles. BMW replaced engine at no cost.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Perfect.

    Other

    Windows noisy and don't always retract properly.

    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