BMW 3-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Built better than most modern tanks, costs are high.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Drinks more petrol than a dart player drinks beer, but it is built to last.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Always wanting to bite you in the backside when in the wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Take it over 3,000 rpm and its a wild child, the noise from the engine is like Mozart.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    175,000 miles and it ain't let me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    In stanard trim looks ok, m tech kit makes them look very sexy.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I can do over a 100 miles with out any discomfort, best car I've ever known for that.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty standard on mine, locks not the best in the world.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is my 2nd E30, I had a 318 a few years ago, currently looking to get an original M3 BMW. Always been happy to help, as well as take my money. Expensive cars, but worth every last penny spent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    175,000 miles on, still smooth as ever and still has the rasp you expect from a BMW.

    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