BMW 3-Series Coupe

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty basic without the add-ons.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive parts and servicing - even at an independent.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fun and fast enough for me!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK provided you've not driven Japanese before.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still good if original and cared for.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You do get used to the seats - eventually!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Defeated my would-be thief!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have moved away from main dealers - nice reception areas but poor value for money.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electrical engine management - crippling but cheap to fix.

    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