BMW 3-Series Coupe

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent paint and build - equipment can be sparse though.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good independant dealers around and parts ok if shop around.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Perky when revved (vanos) otherwise can feel slow.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Encourages relaxed driving, enough for most people in gatso land!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic. Cannot be beaten.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good looks though can be a bit dodgy in wrong hands, innit...

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, taught and good ergonomically.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lock pins go into door when locked. Needs a modern alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Had recall on steering pinion sorted for free.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very good. Can rattle on cold start; am told not harmful, though.

    Other

    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