Other BMW 3-Series (2005 - 2013) models:

  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing, it's a car, it can't talk!

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Don't care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, servicing costs, dealer hourly rate and replacement parts extortionately expensive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not another one of these, that's for certain.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £26,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, good trade-in plus BMW Contribution.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good deal from BMW dealership.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly, professional and not at all pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great to drive, apart from the run flat tyres. Fantastic in-gear acceleration, brilliant drivers car.

    What's it like to park?

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Steering column needed replacing within warranty period, washer bottle filter keeps getting clogged, BMW say using wrong screen wash then proceed to sell me their own brand at an exorbitant rate, run flats are an absolute pain, very hard ride and endured 3 punctures within a month. Main dealer wanted arm and leg for new tyres.

    What's most practical about your car?

    N/A

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None, it's a car that gets you from A to B.