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    Road Test: BMW 3 Series Compact (1995-2001)
    Small Family
    BMW 3 Series Compact (95-01)
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    Assets
    BMW badge, BMW engineering.

    Drawbacks
    Based on the old 3-series range.

    Verdict
    The Compact seems a bit dated, and less of a bargain, beside the current 3 Series saloons - and the VW Golf - but it's still a quality purchase. New model due in summer 2001.

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    Introduction The Compact falls into the small family hatchback class...

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