2002 BMW 3 Series 320d SE review from UK and Ireland

So far no major problems have arisen.

Niggling faults include:

- a badly fitting glove-box door which need a good slam to close it; and.

- wind noise coming past the door seal on the driver's side.

The diesel engine is a delight and sounds more like a petrol.

I am getting approximately 45 mpg.

Passenger space is relatively limited and the ride choppy over some surfaces.

Boot space is pathetic and drop down rear seats aren't standard. They are a 3250 option. Very mean.

So too is the extra £95 charged for colour coded door handles. Nothing comes cheap with a BMW.

The standard interior on the SE model is still very functional and rather gloomy.

The trip computer is nice touch and provides lots of entertainment.

I wish the same could be said for the climate control which takes too long to clear mist from the windows. Why can't a car this price have an electrically heated front windscreen which comes as standard on a Mondeo!