Should I buy a 3 Series?

I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6. I commute 100 miles a day and I want to buy a BMW 3 series. Is that a good idea?

Asked on 7 February 2014 by Kish

Answered by Honest John
If you've got £30k lying around, yes, an F30 320dED. I got 63mpg over 8,000 miles with no sacrifice in performance.
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