bmw 3 series 318 ci 2002 review

Picture courtesy of Graeme Lindsay.

Average Ratings

Performance	8.5/10
Practicality	8.2/10
Reliability	8.8/10
Value for Money	7.8/10
Reviewer Rating	8.4/10
Overall Rating	7.5/10

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By Paul. on 8th May 2002

Paul.'s Ratings

Performance	10/10
Practicality	7/10
Reliability	9/10
Value for money	8/10
Overall value	9/10
Paul.'s recommendation

Good Points

Engine, Handling, Low C02 emissions, mpg,

Bad Points

No cup holders.

General Comments

Just got a new BMW 318 Ci with 17 inch alloys and am very very impressed. Having previously owned a Golf GT TDI, it's great to drive a car that doesn't wallow when cornering. The engine is a 2 litre 143bhp unit that is very impressive. There is very little to justify the 320 2.2 litre six cylinder when the 318 goes so well. Why pay higher insurance and more company car tax for an engine that shows no added benefit until you get it into the high rev range. The grey/green colour has the advantage of not showing dirt and not being a common colour.

Highly recommended.

Total Respect: +2