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Is a 1.6 3 Series Touring ok?
Is a 1.6ltr petrol engine to small for a bmw tourer 3 series
Our answer:
Hi John,
It is just about adequate, in truth, and will feel very slow if the car is full of people. Fine at a cruise, but otherwise pretty lifeless.
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