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BMW 3 Series Touring (2005 - 2012)

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reviewed by Anonymous on 12 November 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 30 August 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 6 January 2019
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reviewed by Jonathan Pickard on 13 July 2018
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reviewed by Robert George on 29 June 2018
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reviewed by Meteiro on 9 April 2018
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reviewed by flyhooker on 18 March 2018
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reviewed by gsd on 1 June 2017
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reviewed by snoad on 5 November 2016
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reviewed by DCB473 on 29 August 2015
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reviewed by mberry77 on 18 December 2014
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reviewed by Dinosnowdog on 7 April 2014
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reviewed by Listy on 11 February 2014
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318d M Sport 5dr Estate

reviewed by SpurGT on 3 February 2014
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Overall rating
5
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
5
Experience at the dealership
3
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Brilliant handling... could do with a bit more oomph!

I chose this car as it was cheap on company car tax primarily but absolutely fell in love with how it drives immediately. The car is really well planted and gives great feedback. The biggest let down was my budget so had to go for the cheaper 1.8d.. a few more hp would make this car perfect. Having said that it is pretty torquey at lower speeds and can comfortably cruise at 90+ mph. Driving position is extremely adjustable and the sports seats hold you nicely. The extra leg extension is essential for me (6'4") but means I don't have to have the seat fully back which is very rare in the driving seat.

The main negatives are that the boot isn't the biggest and the rear seats don't offer a great deal of leg room.

I've had it for over 3 years and done ~70k miles without any faults. BMW service have been brilliant (they ought to be as they aren't cheap but can't fault the service you get).

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reviewed by RobJP on 25 December 2013
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reviewed by barmstr on 16 May 2013
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reviewed by LikedDrivingOnce on 12 September 2011
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reviewed by rjw1603 on 25 February 2011
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reviewed by Bruno123 on 17 November 2010
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reviewed by Phantomhelm on 10 November 2010
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reviewed by LikedDrivingOnce on 6 September 2010
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reviewed by il sole on 10 August 2010
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reviewed by chiark on 28 May 2010
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reviewed by SantaChiara on 24 May 2010
5
reviewed by hatley on 9 May 2010

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About this car

Price£24,000–£40,310
Road TaxC–K
MPG30.4–62.8 mpg
Real MPG83.7%

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