BMW 2001 3-Series Touring

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value to buy 2nd hand. Tyres expensive.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Tyres, tyres, petrol, petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice drive. Comfortable..

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine, although probably better to go for a 330d or 330 petrol.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Watch out for rear sub frame mounts on 99/00 3 series cars. BMW will fix under goodwill - but a terrible design fault.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    HR Owen Heathrow are excellent to deal with.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rear sub frame mounts failed. This is apparently a common fault on early E46 cars with the bigger engines. BMW eventually fixed for free - big job! Do not buy one unless they have been strengthened by BMW.

    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