BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Higher than expected depreciation.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing and parts costly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable. Excellent driving position.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Got what I expected. Good torque between 30 and 70mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very reliable, but when problems do arise, they tend to be very costly.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks great, but people do take a dislike when they see a BMW badge.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent in front. Good in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Haven't encountered any problems to date.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent service and repairs have been very reliable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Fuel pump, ball joints and brake pipes - no surprises due to age.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes