BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer services and parts are costly. Lots of cheap imitation parts now available, but keep well away!!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent on fuel when driven sensibly. Not so bad when you put the pedal to the metal.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun to drive. Excellent cornering ability. Probably the 17" rims assisting the ASC.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lots of midrange power, but lacks during take off, maybe because it's an auto!!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No serious problems, except slight overheating which I've been told is common??

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a BMW!!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats lack comfortability. Long drives leaves you requiring a decent massage...

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comes standard with a Cat 1 immobiliser and I have added my Clifford...

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Friendly local dealer. A bit of a drive to get to one though!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Overheating, easily rectified. Heating valve noise from climate control unit, again a common fault.

    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