BMW 2001 3-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For what i payed there isnt any better and ive looked...

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    fuel bill a bit pricey but it is a 3 litre, insurance cheaper than my mrs's crappy peugeot

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A little too predictable but unbelievably safe. DSC just wont let you crash...

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I relly wanted an M3 but its close...

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Although never let me down. It needed a new VANOS ( whatever it is) replaced under warranty something to do with engine management. It eats oil. A common trait apparently of 3 series. 1 litre per 800 miles depending on how you drive.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Full schnitzer model. Cosmos black. Looks the daddy. .

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    best interior ive sat in but is fully loaded which when new makes them v expensive. Leather seats require air con always to be on other wise you shirt will be wet by the time you've reached your destination. Hardon Kardon sound is quite simply amazing.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    you need the keys....Make sure you take them to bed.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    V impressive nothing too much to ask, although in there too often....

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Burns Oil heavily, new engine managment system under warranty

    Other

    none

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes