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craig_p, Scotland
COUPE (1999 - 2003)
325 Ci Sport 2dr
PROS: Looks, Build quality (2nd to none), Straight 6 engine, Equipment, 2nd hand bargain, Performance/Handling (dry)....
CONS: Fuel and oil consumption, Handling in wet can catch you out, Parts (tyres for 18"... more

pheobe, South East
DIESEL SALOON (2001 - 2005)
320d ES 4dr Auto
PROS: build quality status...
CONS: parts prices... more

jim7136, Northern Ireland
SALOON (1998 - 2001)
318i SE 4dr
PROS: Its a BMW and turns heads...
CONS: Terrible drive, I should have stuck to the 5 series!!!... more

clive, South West
DIESEL TOURING (2001 - 2005)
330d Sport 5dr
PROS: I think in its type this is the best car i have ever...
CONS: Servicing cost a bit pricey from main dealer so I do oil and filters myself.... more

spider32, London
DIESEL SALOON (1993 - 1998)
318 tds SE 4dr
PROS: looks nice,but looks can be deceiving...
CONS: not reliable,spent thousands and still wont run properly,diesel pump failure... more

Phil44, Scotland
COMPACT (2003 - 2004)
316ti SE 3dr
PROS: Great car. Fantastic to drive. Handles great. Great value for money as equipment is extensive...
CONS: None... more

dolphin 11, South East
CONVERTIBLE (1993 - 2000)
328i 2dr Auto
PROS: fantastic alround car...
CONS: fuel economy... more

reeve21, West Midlands
COUPE (2003 - 2006)
320 Ci SE 2dr
PROS: Fuel Economy (averaging 46mpg), Looks (with optional 18" wheels), handling in the dry....
CONS: BMW main dealer service bills can be expensive, looks terrible on std 16" wheels yet... more

varia_atanasova, South West
SALOON (1998 - 2001)
316i 4dr
PROS: aaa...
CONS: aaaa... more

Aboogaloo, London
COMPACT (2001 - 2003)
325ti Sport 3dr
PROS: So fast off the lights, handles like a dream....
CONS: Costs a bloody forune in petrol, but worth every penny!!... more

Stimpus, South West
DIESEL SALOON (2005 - )
335d M Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: With the 335d, the best entertainment available from a "family" car, with perfectly reasonable running...
CONS: Ride quality. Expensive new. License losing potential.... more

Jaspot1, South West
COUPE (1999 - 2003)
330 Ci 2dr
PROS: smooth pleasurable drive but can be expensive if driven hard, quick acceleration makes it even...
CONS: bumpy suspension, slight wind noise from frameless windows and heavy doors.... more

torney, South West
DIESEL CONVERTIBLE (2005 - 2006)
330 Cd M Sport 2dr
PROS: nice looks great mpg smooth engine...
CONS: lacks build quality ltd rear leg room... more

murphy, North West
COUPE (1999 - 2003)
328 Ci 2dr
PROS: Good performance from the straight six engine, smooth, powerfull, sounds great and surprisingly efficient and...
CONS: Rear visibilty not the greatest especialy when raining no rear wiper. The gear change is... more

b3 wul, Scotland
SALOON (1991 - 1998)
323i SE 4dr
PROS: superb straight six engine if regularly serviced...
CONS: not much leg room in the back for a car of this size boot a... more