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BMW 3 Series For Sale - Used BMW 3 Series
If there's a better used compact exec than the BMW 3 Series, we'd love to drive it. As you'd expect of a BMW, it's great to drive. The BMW 3 Series also refined, comfortable and surprisingly affordable to run. With a little more space in the back and a softer ride at low speeds, the 3 Series would be nearly perfect.
BMW 3 Series by body type
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BMW 3 Series 320d SE 4dr -- 2007 '56'
- Diesel Manual
- 64,768 miles
- Colour: Black
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Our price
£11,898
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You save £153-£558
- Finance From £230 per month
BMW 3 Series 318i SE 4dr -- 2007 '56'
- Petrol Manual
- 88,964 miles
- Colour: Black
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Our price
£9,048
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You save £393-£743
- Finance From £176 per month
BMW 3 Series 335i M Sport 2dr DCT -- 2009 '59'
- Petrol Automatic
- 4,651 miles
- Colour: Black
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Our price
£34,320
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- Finance From £659 per month
BMW 3 Series 330d M Sport 4dr Auto -- 2007 '57'
- Diesel Automatic
- 19,587 miles
- Colour: Blue
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Our price
£21,375
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You save £1451-£2081
- Finance From £412 per month
BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport 4dr Auto -- 2007 '07'
- Diesel Automatic
- 59,231 miles
- Colour: Grey
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Our price
£13,895
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You save £1746-£2261
- Finance From £269 per month
Review
For:Great to drive, refined for long drives, wide choice of engines
Against:Firm ride, could have more rear-seat space
Autoquake.com verdict: star
Why buy one?
Why? Because a used BMW 3 Series is one of the best cars you can buy for sensible money. Little comes close to its mix of driving pleasure, performance and refinement.
On a favourite road, the 3 Series really comes alive. But it's a satisfying car on a long drive, too. The cabin is quiet, even at motorway speeds, and the comfortable driving position makes all-day drives a pleasure.
There's a superb range of engines to choose from. Even the smallest petrols perform well, but the pick of the range is the 2.0-litre diesel in the BMW 320d. It's smooth, punchy and economical.
Why think twice?
A second-hand 3 Series is good value rather than cheap, thanks to strong resale values. Some rivals have more room in the back seats, and the ride is rather firm.
How safe?
The BMW 3 Series scored five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.
What might go wrong?
Reliability is sound, and the 3 Series finished 20th of 101 cars in the 2009 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.
What do the experts say?
'For many, the 3 Series is the definitive small sports saloon.' Autoexpress
Anything else I should know?
There are a number of BMW owners' clubs. Log on to www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk or www.bmw-club.org.uk.
Which one should I buy?
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