BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Best car I've driven for under £1000.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can get over 40mpg if very gentle!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable ride and decent handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a 1.8.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never lets me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I've been told I have a drug dealer's car...

  • Security and Service

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Taking your money off you becomes an almost pleasureable experience!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None except noise tappets.

    Other

    Rear suspention brushes at 130,000 miles.

    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