BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Badge snobs only need apply.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Main dealer can suprise, go independant.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely engine, bit wallowy on bends.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok. Only 150bhp though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bushes and suspension top mounts are weak points.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    If you are more interested in how you look then a 5. Quite low spec for the money to be honest.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No toys in there so quite basic.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Needs to be really.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dealers were pretty good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Bushes, bushes, bushes.

    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