BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE 5d (99) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
BMW uprated the standard equipment just before I got the car, so well equipped, but still had to pay for a CD.
Costs
I get nearly 600 miles/tank and about 50mpg. Car tells you when a service is required and they haven't had to do anything except standard ones so don't think it's that expensive (i'ts a company car).
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On the road
Driving
Corners extremely well, depsite being an estate. Lovely to drive - wish it was an auto. BMW uprated this model's BHP so that you can now get it as an auto.
Performance
Diesel means slight lag when pulling away, but once going there are very few things that seem to be able to out accelerate it when overtaking - the turbo is a dream!
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing mechanical. Minor electrical and the key has had to be changed twice.
Image
Depends what sort of image you want - BMW drivers seem to have attained a particular image that one would not want to be associated with!
Comfort
Chose the sports seats instead of the standard ones - I never have had backache, despite doing more than 2000 miles/month.
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Security and Service
Security
I made the error of locking my keys in - it took BMW 5 hours to break in!
Service
Very attentive after intial problems with personal settings on the car - wish they would do something about the parking when servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Dash display intermittently dims - no fault ever found.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes