BMW 3-Series Saloon (1998 - 2005) 328i SE 4d (1999/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i love it always a smile on my face however as a bmw driver you get tar'd with the brush that your an agressive driver and everybody i mean everybody wants to pull out infront of me and cut me up just jealous i guess

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

frends and family love it the power and comfort

Would you buy this car again and why?

definatley fuel economy image the interior wood effect which i happen to like

What are you likely to buy next?

definately another bmw when i get bored of this one

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,200

When did you buy the car?

May 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes the car had only done 68,000 miles genuine and had all the oil services carried out at specialists

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

wanted a decent engined bmw

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

really safe but with plenty of power even in the wet feels stable for a car with nearly 200bhp.in the snow as of late been bad with traction light coming on and off all the time but hey its rear wheel drive so you expect this.all my friends have commented how comfortable the seats are front and back they love it

What's it like to park?

pretty big car mine hasnt got park d control so really tight spaces i have trouble with but still not that bad.hate idiots that park next to my car though as doors have dinged and for a bmw with decent thickness metal really annoying

Have you had any problems with the car?

the gearbox feels a little bit notchy but its got low miles for a bmw and i can live with it.the airbag light must be a common fault and some lazy cretin took the bulb out rather than fix the very simple fault which i wasnt happy about.brake pipe corrosion is a big job and most garages will try and rip you off to replace them when most the time the need a clean and grease.water pump housing cracked and the two auxillery belts needed replacing but not too expensive job when you go to a friendly bmw specialist as i do they have been brilliant.

What's most practical about your car?

great comfort the seats offer.traction control but i never really push the car that hard.fuel economy! yes if you drive really mad around town you'l struggle to get 20mpg but the way i drive which isnt too slouchy gets me 30mpg commuting to work and picking up friends around town on a motorway this car rules and get this ive had it do 41mpg! sitting at 70.heated washer jets have come in handy over winter and the mirrors heated too.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

mines the bluetooth aftermarket stereo to talk over the sound system with a tiny mic fitted infront of steering wheel very handy oh and the homesafe lighting this car lights up like blackpool inside all my friends comment on this,