BMW 3-Series Compact 325ti SE 3d (01) (2002/02) BMW 3-Series Compact 325ti SE 3d (01) (2002/02) - Owner Review As good as my ex-company 330i sport and far more versatile. Standard 3-Series saloon boot is a useless shape. Huge amount of grip makes fast driving fun yet resonably safe. Have found it easy to stall at slow speed on full lock. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Test drive with BMW or request a brochure Tweet Value 3 out of 5 Expensive. Fortunately mine was an ex-demo and did have a CD changer fitted. Costs 4 out of 5 Expensive to service. Oil and filter change £174, 32,000 mile service (Inspection 1) £404.55! Get 32.4mpg. Have seen it at 34mpg on long fast runs in the summer. Driving 4 out of 5 As good as my ex-company 330i sport and far more versatile. Standard 3-Series saloon boot is a useless shape. Huge amount of grip makes fast driving fun yet resonably safe. Have found it easy to stall at slow speed on full lock. Performance 5 out of 5 Not as quick as the 330i, but there is not much in it. Sounds just right when pushed. Reliability 4 out of 5 Although it hasn't lost a coolant hose on the M25 like my Z3 did in the first week I had it I have had the gearbox replaced (jumping out of 3rd gear on overrun). Now done 41,000 miles and rear shocks are just starting to get noisy. Otherwise, no faults. Image 4 out of 5 A friend from France (woman) says "it's amazing how it is bigger inside than outside." Comfort 5 out of 5 Having been caught out by the 330i sports VERY noisy low profile tyres and hard suspension I delibrately chose standard profile tyres for this car. Vast improvement in the level of road noise, but suspension just as hard. Front seats very comfortable. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 33 Get quote > Security 5 out of 5 Not stolen yet. Mind you I did leave the window wide open in the car park last week. Service 5 out of 5 So far, no problems. Problems Bodywork - Engine - Gearbox Replaced. Jumping out of third gear on overrun. Other - Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the BMW 3-Series Compact Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs