2004 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by tomjrau

Exterior styling

sporty, contemporary yet understated as a sports car

Powertrain performance

smooth, powerful, delivers more performance than what the numbers would suggest.

Handling

confidence inspiring, predictable, responsive, balanced

Safety & braking

powerful linear brakes, easy to modulate, good pedal feel. Solid structure, modern safety features

Fuel economy

excellent for its class and performance

Interior styling

stark, needs a rotary tuner for radio station selection, low on features,

Price or payments

expensive, but holds its value well.