BMW Series 3
✓Enjoyable and exciting driving even in urban traffic
✓Powerful air conditioning that handles the local heat
✓Sporty and precise driving with powerful and optional engines (for example, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo petrol engine with 382 hp in the M340i)
✓Modern and inspiring exterior and interior design, with quality materials and advanced technology (large touchscreen, iDrive 8, digital displays)
✗High maintenance and upkeep costs at authorized garages
✗Sensitivity to poor-quality road surfaces
✗High maintenance and repair costs at authorized garages, especially at importer workshops (up to 30% more than competitors like the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4)
✗Relatively stiff front seats for long distances, especially in more powerful models (e.g. M340i)
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✓Relatively high reliability for its price range locally
✓Spacious and comfortable cabin, including for rear passengers
✓Reasonable maintenance costs compared to other cars in the category
