After owning two 3 Series previously, at nearly 45k this is the worst value for money car I have ever owned. It has to be the worst BMW for quality. Bits have fallen off it whilst driving, and the interior trim quality is awful. The suspension is hard and unforgiving and extremely uncomfortable on all surfaces except the motorway. Handling in the dry is like tramlines but in the wet forget it - its downright dangerous. Performance is outstanding, but then it should be for that money! The biggest mistake of my life in car ownership. If you want a BM go for the 320d touring it cannot be beaten. If you want a suv don't bother with the x3.