1996 BMW 3 Series 320i SE review from UK and Ireland
"Great car, getting an M3 next!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Slow drivers window, worn front discs. Wheel speed sensor broken, stereo packed up, climate control panel not working. All of the above was sorted under warranty (apart from the discs) by the main dealer. They even put in a top of the range Pioneer stereo. BMW dealers are great!
General comments?
Silky straight six. Slow to sixty, good midrange and fine 133mph top end. For me, the car still looks awesome, sounds lovely and handles great with RWD. Dealer servicing too bloody expensive. Should have got a 323 for better 0-60.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2000 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo TD |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2000 |