The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 328I 5DR TOURING 2.8 SE is a five-door estate that blends a compact executive-car feel with useful luggage space. In the UK used-car market, it is a premium, practical alternative to family estates such as the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate, rather than a basic load carrier. Its 2.8-litre petrol engine gives it a more relaxed, confident feel on longer journeys than many ordinary family estates, while the Touring body suits family duties, commuting and weekends away. It is best for buyers who value space and engaging road manners, and can accept the running costs of an older, larger-engined BMW. mycarcheck.com has recorded 15 look-ups across 10 VINs: a sample, but it shows an average recorded mileage of 146,000, about 3,000 miles annually, and 5.8 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £500, context rather than a guaranteed price; check each car’s history and condition carefully.