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| Performance | 6.3/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 6.3/10 |
| Reliability | 7.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 5.6/10  |
Full review by
Kermiscal
on 3rd Feb 2008
User Rating : 8
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Bad Points: The ownly down side is that the engine is a bit racey at high speed and should have been made as a 6 speed not 5.
General comments: This car was built to last with inexpensive maintanence, but with all BMW's you have to get them serviced regulary and book stamped so no cheating or holding off like other cars.
This is a brill car for my wife but not for a me.
After much thought I decided to buy the 318ti for my wife, this is the first BMW I have owned and have to say what a car.
Air-Con, reverse sensors, airbags CD system etc.
As for the power well some might say sluggish, but when you have driven boring family cars this is great.
The space is good in the back and 3 children can fit in ok.
I say for little money with a lot of car I say buy, buy, buy.
Kermiscal's review and ratings | 151 words
Review by
PUL54RGT1R
on 9th Nov 2007
User Rating : 7
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I've read some of the reviews on the 318ti sorts I read that the vicious coupling broke which caused the head to crack and had to buy a new engine, can someone please tell me what this vicious coupling is and what it does or where it is as I think I should replace mine before I have the same problem many thanks
PUL54RGT1R's full review | 83 words
Review by
PUL54RGT1R
on 9th Nov 2007
User Rating : 10
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I have been reading the reviews it seems the vicious coupling is a common fault on these, I read a review which said the vicious coupling broke and caused his head to crack etc, can someone please tell me what this vicious coupling is and where it is as I think I better replace it to be safe, and is it a big job.
many thanks
PUL54RGT1R's full review | 122 words
Review by
twentycrows
on 2nd Jul 2006
User Rating : 7
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Overall i would say it was a great drivers car, very nibble, but some more power and an extra gear would be fantastic...
twentycrows's full review | 163 words
Review by
adamturnbull1
on 7th Apr 2005
User Rating : 3
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When I first bought my BMW 3 Series 318ti Compact SE I thought what a good car it was. Unfortunately, 10,000 mile further on, the viscous coupling broke (which is apparently common in E36 models across the range) without me knowing which in turn blew the radiator and the head gasket. Yes, you've guessed it, this resulted in having to shell out £1200 for an engine just so I could get rid of it. This car also drinks fuel like you wouldn't believe. I would get 250 miles on a tank which cost & ...
adamturnbull1's full review | 229 words
Review by
quiller
on 24th Aug 2004
User Rating : 9
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I own a BMW 318ti SE Compact 2001 reg (Company car)- new shape model
Despite being the entry-level series, it provides all the usual BMW qualities - well built, smooth, fast, reliable and satsifying. The finish and fit are really excellent as you'd expect but what surprised me was the refinement of the new 4-cylinder engine range. Although a bit sluggish low down, at motorway speeds it excels and is a comfortable and quick drive. Handling is superbly precise at any speed with very good brakes ...
quiller's full review | 187 words
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