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Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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89 reader reviews for BMW 3 Series Saloon.

  • 323i SE 4dr

    gary bell , dumbartonshire . Date: 15/11/2004
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars

    My car

    I went out on a limb and treated myself to this car and have never looked back. It is a dream to drive.

    It is the auto I have got with a sports and economy mode to choose from at the flick of a switch. Fuel is not to bad in economy mode. I got 387 miles till the warning light came on just doing day to day stuff.

    I would recomend this car to anyone.

  • 323i SE 4dr

    Craig Payne , Staffordshire . Date: 07/11/2004
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    All round exellence - that's all that needs to be said

  • 323i SE 4dr

    Erwin Jimenez Date: 04/11/2004
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    A bit expensive to maintain but once driven you're hooked! The best handling car I've ever driven although a bit thirsty.

    The best looking, classy car to own.

    Every BMW owner should be very proud of this car and should look after your prized asset well! It's sad to see people driving what seems to be the ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE but don't maintain their vehicle.

  • 320d ES 4dr

    nick Dring , london . Date: 11/10/2004
    • Overall verdict
      3 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      2 out of 5 stars

    My car

    The Audi A3 is a better car, with a more refined, better interior.

    The BMW beats it only by a shade in the driving. The rest goes to the A3.

    In comparison, the BMW 3-series's interior feels like a car from 10 years ago. It's spartan but not in a good, minimalist way.

    Yes, I own an A3 before you ask, but I drove both extensively before going for the A3.

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