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BMW 3 SERIES COUPE REVIEW

For Few coupes are as good to drive or have such an impressive engine range. It's practical for a two-door car, too, with lots of space for four and a reasonable boot.

Against The conservative looks mean the this is more of a two-door saloon than a striking coupe. The ride is firm, and some may find the iDrive control system fiddly.

Car Booth says

4 out of 5 stars

Strong performance, sensible running costs, impressive practicality and fine handling make this a great coupe, provided you like the understated looks.

Reader review rating

4.588235

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Every engine gives strong performance
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
Superb composure and steering; firm ride
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
All sources of noise are well isolated
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Not cheap, but fair running costs
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
High-class materials and build
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Wants for little in this area
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Simple dash; superb driving position
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Lots of legroom; rear headroom good
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Plush standard kit, lots of upgrade options

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BMW 3 Series Coupe 335i SE 2dr

The 335i SE is our favourite 3 Series Coupe. The performance is exceptional, the engine sounds fantastic, and running costs aren't as high as you'd expect. A cut-price M3.

Car Booth says:4 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Coupe doesn’t have quite such a wide engine range as the saloon or Touring versions of the 3 Series, but there are still four petrols and four diesels to choose from.

Our favourite is the 335i. Why spend nearly half as much again on an M3 when the 335i is so quick? On a more modest budget and with an eye on the tax bill for company car drivers, the 320d is a compelling car, but to be honest, there isn’t a bad model in the range.

There’s a choice of SE and M Sport specifications. SE comes with a long list of standard equipment and costs much less, so it’s the one we’d recommend. On the other hand, M Sport models have sportier looks and stiffened suspension for the ultimate in handling.

It’s worth buying one of BMW’s inclusive servicing packages, which will make the car easier to sell on.