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  • Road Test: BMW 3-Series (2005-)
    Compact Executive by: Gavin Conway
    BMW 3-Series 2005
    Will this 3 mend 'aggressive' owner image?
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    As Jeremy Clarkson once observed, drive a 3-Series and everyone will assume you're an estate agent. Indeed, as the model has become more ubiquitous - thanks to huge sales volumes - it has lost some of the cachet that characterised earlier years. And of course, BMW drivers are also regarded as being more aggressive than the average. You will definitely find yourself given less quarter while behind the wheel of a 3-Series. That said, the BMW badge is still well respected as representing a premium brand.

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