BMW 3-Series Touring
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Serious amount of power and practicality. Build quality superior to most new cars.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts very cheap now. Overall low mainetance. Can be thirsty if pushed.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb handling, great gearbox and responsive engine. Very entertaining overall drive.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very fast car indeed. Will pull hard in 3rd gear, even at 20mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Get a good one and it will be very loyal.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Getting old, but good examples of 325i get respected and a lot of looks.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent seats, hard ride (325i with MTEC suspension) and a bit noisy at speed.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not much really as standard.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Overall a very entertaining car, which will blow you over with the performance.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Air leak in intake system.

    Other

    Rear subframe bushes and control arm bushes.

    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