BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought it at auction, otherwise it would have been 2 stars. (It lost £200 in a year, otherwise it would have been £2000 - nasty!) Sold it in 1999.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Didnt touch it so £0.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice until it rains or the tyres get a bit low.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too slow but good for a 1.8.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No breakdowns.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, but dated now.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Large dealership denied they had ever heard of pinking BMWs even though two of our company cars had been sent in because of it. And then mine!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    PINK PINK PINK - they all do when hot, even the 325, and BMW GB know it. They reckon it's the petrol...! Yeah, right!

    Other

    Most BMWs around 1993-96 pink when under load, even at low miles (18k). I caught a dealer covering it up!

    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