Category: Compact Executive 
Price Range: £49,525 to £54,860
Quick, economical; excellent engine; all the usual 3-Series attributes
Not very roomy in the back; only a minor update for '09
The entry-level 3-Series is no low-rent lead-in model, but a desirable, appealing vehicle in its own right
The second-hand car market may be on a downwards spiral right now, but the ever-desirable 3-Series should resist the downturn and retain its value better than most. Provided there are no long-term reliability concerns with the stop-start system, this 318i should be particularly sought-after second-hand, given its low fuel consumption and low-tax status. It's a reasonably sound investment in the current economic climate.
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wrote on 08 10 2007