1996 BMW 3 Series 316i Compact review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In 11 months and 12000 miles, nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
I bought this car as a cheap reliable run around. I have been very impressed. The total running costs for 12,000 miles have been £100 (£80 for a service by the main dealer and £20 MOT).
Admittedly it's not the fastest car in the world, but it never intended to be.
All in all, it does exactly what it's supposed to do.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 31000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Impreza |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2002 |