2002 BMW 3 Series 320d SE review from UK and Ireland
"Image and ability in one package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
General comments?
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!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2002 |