BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Holding price well.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has been, and still is, cheap to run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No speed merchant, but goes well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Solidly reliable. Now 103,000 miles on the clock.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good image.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable. No back ache with BMWs.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump drive bracket sheared (£150) at 88,000 miles.

    Other

    Main fuel pump failure (£140) at 72,000 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