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For The BMW 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.
What Car? says
The BMW 3 Series Convertible is good to drive, and refined with the roof up or down. The superb engines deliver strong performance, but good economy and low emissions keep running costs down.
What Car? readers say
3.5
There are 15 BMW 3 Series versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
There’s a choice of five petrol and three diesel engines with the BMW 3 Series Convertible, 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 good 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-engined petrol models aren’t quite as strong.
Reader test team says:
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr
I dont normally write reviews but felt compelled to write one today. I have owned an '07 330i Convertible since February 2012. Here we go; - faulty…
1
out of 5 stars
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr
I read the hysterically positive motoring press reviews, admired the beautiful shape, and was impressed with the brakes and auto box but my 2008 320i…
1
out of 5 stars
BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i SE 2dr
I saw Douglas Cameron's post Dated 30/01/2011 and just had to write a post. I Have an 07 320i convert. and to put it quite simply it is just a pile of…
1
out of 5 stars
BMW 3 Series Convertible 320d M Sport 2dr
The BMW 320d M Sport Convertible is a handsome car, we have ours finished in Alpine White and it definitely has presence on the roads. It's not…
4
out of 5 stars
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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.
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