BMW 1996 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot of car and image for the money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealer costs expensive, but well worth it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A great driver's car. A real pleasure to drive.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Almost M3 performance at a fraction of insurance cost.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Minor starting problem, quickly diagnosed by BMW and fixed.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still turns heads, especially with full M3 kit and 18" alloys.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Excellent for driver, but passenger rear room poor.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    BMW immobiliser and alarm excellent.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    BMW dealer costs expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. Their computer engine diagnostic equipment pinpoints any problems immediately, which could take non-dealer garages hours to find.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Minor starting problem, but quickly diagnosed by BMW and fixed and hasn't returned.

    Other

    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