BMW 3-Series Saloon 320d 4d (99) (2001/X) Owner Review
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On the road
Driving
Sure footed. Superb braking system and road holding.
Performance
Not as exciting as I had hoped considering it has 2.2 litres.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electronics: cooling system failure took 8 weeks to repair - a worldwide problem apparently. Windows came down after car was locked - dealer had to disable.
Image
Good, but there are now an awful lot of them around. Similar models in the range look the same.
Comfort
Good, but rear seat passengers less comfortable.
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Security and Service
Service
Early problems with cooling sytem coloured our view of this car. It is sometimes difficult to get them to do what is asked. The garage never did change the alarm alert signal from visual to audible.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Used a lot of oil in first 20k miles - apparently normal.
Other
Cooling system. Electronics. Occasional engine cut-out.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes