BMW 2001 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Don't buy one before it's 2 or 3 years old or you'll lose a packet in depreciation.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Service at dealer costs less than my wife's Peugeot 106!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Perfect balance of comfort and handling.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Silky smooth, effortless power.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Owned between 40k and 66k miles with no problems so far.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Subtle 'wolf in sheep's clothing'.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Half-leather sports seats are superb.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not had a problem with it.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Couldn't ask for better (Linds of Northampton).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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