BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has lost £4,500 in two years…

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I do my own maintenance, which keeps cost down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A rewarding drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only equivalent to a Mondeo.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Recent problems with rear suspension have been disappointing.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not much storage space.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    N/A - I carry out maintenance myself. Otherwise very expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Tendency to pink in hot weather.

    Other

    Rear suspension bushes wore out at 100,000 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