For The 3 Series Convertible drives as well as it looks, and is superbly built. There's a choice of excellent petrol and diesel engines, and resale values are strong.

Against Rear-seat and boot space are compromised by the folding roof. Prices are high.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

As good to drive as any 3 Series, and refined with the roof up or down. The superb engines deliver strong performance, but good economy and low emissions keep running costs down.

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There are 22 BMW 3 Series versions available

BMW 3 Series Convertible 335i SE DCT 2dr TBA
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320i SE 2dr £33,700
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d SE 2dr £35,945
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320i M Sport 2dr £36,305
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr £36,395
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320i Sport Plus 2dr £37,305
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325d SE 2dr £37,665
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d M Sport 2dr £38,550
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i M Sport 2dr £39,075
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d Sport Plus 2dr £39,550
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330i SE 2dr £39,990
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i Sport Plus 2dr £40,075
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325d M Sport 2dr £40,345
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330d SE 2dr £40,345
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325d Sport Plus 2dr £41,345
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 335i SE 2dr £41,710
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330i M Sport 2dr £42,545
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330d M Sport 2dr £42,900
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330i Sport Plus 2dr £43,545
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 330d Sport Plus 2dr £43,900
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 335i M Sport 2dr £44,075
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible 335i Sport Plus 2dr £45,075
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
3 Series Our pick

BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr

Our favourite 3 Series Convertible. With its punchy engine, musical exhaust note and modest running costs, this is the stand-out model in an outstanding range.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There’s a choice of four petrol and three diesel engines, without a duffer among them. Even the four-cylinder petrol and diesel models are refined and perform strongly.

The sweet spot of the range is the 325i SE – quick enough to be exciting, with a great exhaust note, too. Fuel economy is remarkable for such a swift petrol car, while company car drivers will find that low emissions keep the taxman at bay.

There are two trim levels. The less-expensive version is the SE, which is well equipped as standard. M Sport models have extra goodies including sport suspension, but this makes for a rather firm ride. We’d save a few pounds and take the SE.

Inclusive servicing packages are available, which make for easier budgeting and will help sell the car on, since they still apply to subsequent owners. All models have good resale values, although the larger engine petrol models aren’t quite as strong.

Reader test team says:

BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr

I saw Douglas Cameron's post Dated 30/01/2011 and…

Robert Mair

1 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d M Sport 2dr

The BMW 320d M Sport Convertible is a handsome…

Patchy San

4 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Convertible 330i SE 2dr

Run flat tyres, in two years I have replaced 5…

Douglas Cameron

1 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d SE 2dr

This is my first BMW, although my father is a fan…

Paolo Tomasi

4 out of 5 stars
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