This is a common theme throughout the BMW 3 Series Touring; it’s an excellent family car that’s practical, comfortable and good fun to drive, but be prepared to hand over a bit of extra cash for some must-have options. If you do, you’ll find it’s one of the very best estate cars on sale.

How Reliable Is the 2017 BMW 3 Series? J.D. Power gives the 2017 BMW 3 Series a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is slightly below average for the class but average for the industry.

The 320i comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission and delivers an extra 2 mpg fuel economy. The 328i offers a standard 6-speed manual, but the automatic transmission is a no-cost option. Some equipment that is optional on the 320i but standard on the 328i include dual power front seats and folding rear seat.

BMW320FXLUX is a wonderful saloon, comfortable, easy to use controls, beautiful interior, good fuel consumption and very comfortable seats!! Would I trade it for something else?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is sleek and expensive to look at and is devoid of styling gimmicks. Like all high-quality things, it doesn’t need to shout about its value.

The 330i shares its turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with the 320i, and it delivers more satisfying go, capably playing the understudy to the overtly quick M340i. The latter is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine that sounds fantastic and produces 374 horsepower for some serious pace.

It’s standard on the M340i and optional on 320d and 330d. Even in its most basic form, the interior of the BMW 3 Series is very high in quality, with tactile materials and slick switches used throughout. The driving position is quite low down, but comes with a lot of adjustment for the seat and steering wheel.