bmw 3 series 318 is review

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Average Ratings

Performance	7.8/10
Practicality	7.1/10
Reliability	8.3/10
Value for Money	7.7/10
Reviewer Rating	8.4/10
Overall Rating	6.9/10

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By deepeyez on 3rd Aug 2005

deepeyez's Ratings

Year Manufactured	1998
Length of ownership	6 months
Doors	2
Performance	7/10
Practicality	7/10
Reliability	9/10
Value for money	6/10
Overall value	9/10
deepeyez's recommendation

Good Points

Quality build, *excellent* driving experience, head-turner.

Bad Points

Not exactly fuel efficient. Slightly underpowered, rev-happy 4 cyclinder engine. Some minor electrical problems.

General Comments

This car is my first BMW, after having owned 2 Hondas, and has been quite an experience for me. While it is a little slow compared to some of the other BMW's out there, I have adjusted to a more casual style of driving and I'm still loving it.

The finish of this vehicle is excellent (luckily I bought it off someone who had taken good care of it) and it reeks of quality. A good polish and wax and this thing looks brand new.

I prefer the look of this model to the newer ones, as it seems a bit more aggressive (though they look very lightweight without some sort of bodykit). I bought mine with the M auto body kit and it's a stunner.

Interior is typical BMW: firm but comfortable seats, fairly conservative but quality dash. Everything has held together quite well after 7 years - again, looks close to brand new. Only problem is a glove box that requires a good push to shut properly.

Power is a a bit on the low side (103kw) but it may be attributable to a strange exhaust problem I have yet to investigate properly. The 318 series are all known to be a little underpowered with their 4 cyclinder engine. Mine is manual, and I've heard that these can keep up with an auto 320.

Had some minor electrical issues, the drivers side window getting stuck. Not really a problem as holding down the switch seems to work, but auto-close isn't gonna work any time soon. The sunroof opens a bit 'jerkily'.

Even given the hefty price tag associated with BMW, I will be getting one for my next car.

Total Respect: +1