BMW 3-Series Saloon 330i SE 4d Auto (00) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For the sheer driving pleasure and build, fabulous. We bought ours used recently and it was a one private owner low mileage example with full B.M.W. - which is an absolute must.
Costs
Service costs appear more than reasonable, with an oil Service costing only £160. This compares more than favourably than VW, Renault or Ford.
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On the road
Driving
Wow! What a driving experience. You don't appreciate what a finely crafted piece of engineering this is, until you drive one and understand the mechanics of it all. Fully engaging drive, always leaves us wishing the journey was that bit longer.
Performance
Like a rocket. 230 bhp is phenominally handled. Power delivery is superb and it handles every bhp smoothly, competantly and effortlessly.
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Living with it
Reliability
If it's looked after and properly maintained, should enver be a problem. Like with anything, if you abuse it, it will bite you one day.
Image
Perhaps getting a bit too common? We don't mind. Lovely car and now that we've experienced this, it is unlikely that we'll ever buy anything else.
Comfort
Superbly comfortable, leather seats a must. Electric seats w/ memory are rare, but add to the overall luxury feel.
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Security and Service
Security
Don't know - hasn't been attacked. But from what we've heard and know should be rock-solid.
Service
Never really had to contact the dealer, apart to confirm fact when we were looking to purchase. Friendly, polite.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
NONE
Other
NONE
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