BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 320d SE 4d (01) (2002/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am image conscience

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They have the preception of the BMW "The Ultimate Driving Machine" but they do not realise they have been misinformed.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Deffinatley NOT!!!!!!!!!!

What are you likely to buy next?

Saab 93

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,700

When did you buy the car?

June 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Compared with other cars on the market. No I didn't get a good deal. BMW Overrated

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

BMW Reliability

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was excellent service second to none.

What's it like to drive?

Very Firm ride. Very good open "A" Roads terrible otherwise. Good handling.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park

Have you had any problems with the car?

Riddled with faults. A Lists of things that went wrong: Air Flow Meter (3 Times) Soloniod Valve (Twice) Rear Bearings Electrical Faults with rear tail lights Water Pump All these my mechanic has told me are well known problems with the 3 series

What's most practical about your car?

It goes from A to B (Sometimes!!!)

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise Control