BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has lost many thousands over last three years

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Costs a lot to run

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Auto model is better to drive than manuals

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    318i is much faster than 316i

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems apart from sunroof

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slightly dated now

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Front seats are much more comfortable than rear

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good immobiliser system

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good service overall

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    none

    Other

    Sunroof

    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