The second love of my life (BMW 3-series (1991-99))

Member Name: XmasGimp

Product:	BMW 3-series (1991-99)
Date:	07/09/01 (338 review reads)
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Advantages: German build quality, Holds value reasonably well, Look beautiful

Disadvantages: Pricey

I've recently bought my first BMW. It's a N reg 320i and I love it. I was lucky to find one with only 34k on the clock, as they're mostly used as fleet cars.

Although I might not understand all the technology, and anything is an improvement from the Orion I had before, I couldn't rate the car highly enough.

Firstly, it has the excellent build quality you can expect from BMW. The car feels like it was built to last. The interior is devoid of crappy plastic facias, and although the main display is starting to look a little dated, everything is easy and clear to read.

The seats are comfortable, although I find it more comfortable to drive a long haul than be in the passenger seat. There is plenty of space, with no trouble having 4 adults, and only minor squashing with 5. The boot space is more than ample, managing to fit in all our tent and gear when we went to the Grand Prix earlier in the year.

When driving the car feels responsive, and accelerates really well for a car of it's size and class. (I read another comment about hot hatches easily out accelerating them, they're bound to though, think of the weight difference).

I thought the insurance cost was going to be astronomical, especially as I'm only 22, but it was affordable. I also haven't found the running costs to high, doing about 35mpg.

It had it's first service (well in my ownership time anyway) and the guys at the BMW garage were extremely helpful and had the car ready and polished on time.

More than anything it feels right though, and runs a very close second to my husband for my affections!

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