Used BMW 3-Series Compact (1994 - 2001) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1994 2.5 The Compact was BMW's attempt to woo customers who wouldn't have previously been able to afford a BMW or who couldn't live without the practicality of a hatchback. The Compact met the needs of both and proved to be popular although it's rear suspension was taken from the old model so was quite a bit cruder. Latest BMW 3-Series Compact review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Image; smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals New price range: £13,995 - £20,640 Used price range: £266 - £1,600 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure The Compact was BMW's attempt to woo customers who wouldn't have previously been able to afford a BMW or who couldn't live without the practicality of a hatchback. The Compact met the needs of both and proved to be popular although it's rear suspension was taken from the old model so was quite a bit cruder. Unless you really want a hatchback we can't see any reason to pick a compact over a saloon. Parkers Ratings Overall 2.5 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 1.5 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ It's size and the fact it has a hatchback make it useful. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 27 Jan 2007 ... read more “ The hatchback allows alot of freedom and versatility compared to the much sought after but impractical saloon. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 22 Nov 2006 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure Get an Insurance QuoteRead 42 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ It's size and the fact it has a hatchback make it useful. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 27 Jan 2007 ... read more
“ The hatchback allows alot of freedom and versatility compared to the much sought after but impractical saloon. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 22 Nov 2006 ... read more