Used BMW 3-Series Touring (1995 - 1999) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1995 3.5 Popular version of the 3-Series offered a welcome hike in practicality thanks to the extra luggage space. But a lot of them were bought because of the image - more country life than British Touring Car racer. Latest BMW 3-Series Touring review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Smooth six cylinder engines; great to drive Not much standard equipment; limited rear legroom; less exclusive than some rivals New price range: £17,695 - £28,755 Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure Popular version of the 3-Series offered a welcome hike in practicality thanks to the extra luggage space. But a lot of them were bought because of the image - more country life than British Touring Car racer. Not as cheap to run as a Mondeo or Vectra - but choosing a 3-Series is more about style and status. It does not disappoint in any key areas, and its desirable image is holding up well despite being replaced.It's a real driving machine that's still in demand, so prices remain high. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 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... “ Ummmmm its an estate!!! other than that a 2.5ltr auto can't really be classed as practical. ” 3 out of 5 Chris Poulton , 22 Jun 2012 ... read more “ Its an estate so can get quite a bit in the back with the seats down, although the seats dont fold down level with the floor which is a shame. ” 4 out of 5 mike wade , 18 Sep 2009 ... read more “ It is good if you want a small estate. It is easy to drive. ” 2 out of 5 Richard Daubeny , 01 Aug 2008 ... 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 23 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Ummmmm its an estate!!! other than that a 2.5ltr auto can't really be classed as practical. ” 3 out of 5 Chris Poulton , 22 Jun 2012 ... read more
“ Its an estate so can get quite a bit in the back with the seats down, although the seats dont fold down level with the floor which is a shame. ” 4 out of 5 mike wade , 18 Sep 2009 ... read more
“ It is good if you want a small estate. It is easy to drive. ” 2 out of 5 Richard Daubeny , 01 Aug 2008 ... read more