BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The BMW feel-good factor for under £2000.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap OE parts are available if you shop around.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good road manners and being RWD can be good fun.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Eats up motorways all day long.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have it regularly serviced and it will be almost bulletproof.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bit dated now, but still a good looker.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Firm, but comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Deadlocks fitted as standard, but little else.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Polite, knowledgeable and helpful, even if you have an older car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New tensioners needed on routine cam belt change.

    Other

    Rear suspension top mounts.

    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