BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Picked up mine for £2700 with 84k on the clock and full BMW service history, for the average price of a Fiesta you cant beat this.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts can be costly, fuel consumption could be better, 30mpg average, but good on motorways.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb car to drive, lots of feel from the steering, a joy to use.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Will keep all but the petrol heads happy, rapid acceleration in high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hasn't let me down or failed to start once.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nicest looking style of BMW from the E36 range, I have new alloys that are seen on the 320d's, these add a nice touch. Its a BMW , say no more.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No complaints, drive 140 miles every 2 weekends and don't feel it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hasn't been stolen.... Thatcham Cat 1 alarm / stock immobiliser sound.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    n/a

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems yet.

    Other

    Watch for cam belts, they need changing if you have a pre-94 318i.

    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