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BMW 3-Series (1998-2001) Review

Category: Compact Executive 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the BMW 3-Series (1998-2001)

Price Range: £21,475 to £38,250

Assets

Superb refinement, superb quality, terrific detail design and general all-round ability.

Drawbacks

Not the entertaining driver's car that BMW fondly claims. Pricey too.

Verdict

The best in this class, if not as much fun to drive as the Alfa 156.

BMW 3-Series Touring Review

Reliability and Quality3 out of 5

Generally well-built, with substantial bodywork and good-quality interior, the E46 3-Series performed only averagely well in some customer satisfaction surveys. Problems reported include heater and thermostat failure, turbo problems with 320d and 330i, ignition coil problems and failure of the SMG transmission and, at high mileages, the auto 'box.

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