BMW 2001 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I can't believe people pay a premium for these cars.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    BMW prices - enough said.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fair handling. Back end slides much too easily in the wet.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very lethargic - can't believe this is a 1900cc car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Things still went wrong - interior trim fell off regularly.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good image, though I can't think why.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice driving position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As this is a very nickable car, I guess it works.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rubber covered interior trim just flakes off.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No