BMW has a reputation for making solidly reliable cars, but its disappointing 21st placing (out of 30 manufacturers) in our 2021 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey shows there's still areas that require some improvement. The 3 Series finished in 31st spot out of 75 cars in the Driver Power Best cars to own poll.
Is BMW 320i a good car?
BMW's 320i has long been a popular entry-level prestige machine and, with its good looks, build quality, and engineering, it's not hard to see why. European cars often get a reputation for being unreliable when people used to driving basic Japanese cars don't take them for a service or drive them like a farm vehicle.
Is BMW 320i a fast car?
The 320i is quick enough. By that, it won't beat any performance model from other makers, but it won't feel sluggish in average everyday suburban driving. If you're looking for race car level speeds, then no, the 320i is not fast.
Is a 320i enough?
320i is definitely good enough for the price. They might have priced it slightly lower than 328i, but the reality is it has most options that 328i provides except for the slight difference in engine power.
Is BMW 320i expensive to maintain?
Is it expensive to maintain a BMW 3 Series? Yes, it's expensive to maintain a 3-Series BMW once it's outside of the factory or CPO warranty. It's not uncommon to pay $1,000 to $1,700 per year for maintenance and repairs on a used BMW 3-Series.23 Dec 2021
Is BMW 320i underpowered?
It is not underpowered and has good get up and go. I actually found its motor less buzzy than the 328. It definitely retains the qualities that make a BMW a BMW.23 Aug 2013
How much is a BMW 320i cost?
The price range for the BMW 3 Series varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $71,900 and going to $99,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Is 2018 BMW 320i a good car?
How Reliable Is the 2018 BMW 3 Series? J.D. Power gives the 2018 3 Series a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average.8 Jul 2019
What is the value of a 2018 BMW?
The 2018 BMW 5 530i model has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just over $52,000. The 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid starts at just $200 more. The 6-cylinder 540i sedan begins over $57,000. Adding the xDrive AWD system to any of those models is an extra $2,300.
Do BMW 320i have a lot of problems?
BMW's tend to break down a lot, and parts and servicing is wildly expensive. Some years have problems with oil pressure which requires a complete engine rebuild, often at under 40,000 miles. Most years have tons of brittle plastic parts that crumble if you look at them sideways and are OEM high priced only.