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| Performance | 7.3/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7.7/10 |
| Reliability | 8.4/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.1/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 |
Full review by
Guest.
on 12th Mar 2008
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Good Points: Smooth ride, great looks and good power for a 2 Liter engine (143 bhp)
Bad Points: Some creaking for the front window/interior - but nothing serious.
General comments: This is my first BMW - an 09/2003 318i, 2 Liter 143 bhp in metallic silver. I don't think I will ever go back to anything else. I've had Opel, Renault, Citroen and Peugeot - and none of these compares to this car.
Guest.'s review and ratings | 63 words
Review by
robirish72
on 6th Mar 2008
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This is my first BMW and i am really impressed I don't think i would go for another model. I got the 318i SE Sports British Racing green and fat alloys a 4 door and it looks so sweet and the ride is tight you point it and it go's. Not a real beast but the build and quality is fantastic and it still enjoys a little fun when you toe it...
For anyone that has never owned a BMW & heard! if you buy one that has had some love put in to it. you really will be nodding and saying the same thing. YOU WILL ...
robirish72's full review | 194 words
Review by
jgv1205
on 11th Feb 2008
User Rating : 8
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I bought my BMW 318i E46 during December 2007 and I'm thus far very impressed. What impressed me the most was the reliability of the engine - I drove about 2000 km in the deadly heat of a South African summer and had the car serviced shortly after during a regular interval. Upon this service they discovered a serious leak in the cooling system, however the car never had any trouble such as overheating or boiling. A few year ago I had a bad experience with a Land Rover overheating and feared the ...
jgv1205's full review | 215 words
Review by
jassisekhon
on 22nd Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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BMW 3 Series is a great looking car, easy to maintain, drives excellent. sexy interiors, great control and handling. Only bad point is muffler on only one side.
jassisekhon's full review | 27 words
Review by
mark1984
on 1st May 2007
User Rating : 9
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Overall the BMW 3 Series 318i E46 Saloon is a very nice car and very pleased with it so far. The only thing that I can say really annoys me is the creaking coming from front windows.
mark1984's full review | 76 words
Review by
cdc281275
on 15th Nov 2005
User Rating : 9
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I bought a 2002 BMW 3 Series 318i E46 'face-lift' saloon 6 weeks ago. I had a problem with the door seal leaking in bad rain, taking water into the rear foot well, but I got it sorted no problem.
I previously owned VW's (Golfs and a Polo for the wife) due to their reliability and build quality being good, but this BMW is so so much better. It has got me smitten. I don't think I will go back from BMW now. It has grown on me so much. It's 3 years old but feels brand new, and everything is so ...
cdc281275's full review | 329 words
Review by
ian betsho
on 1st Jul 2005
User Rating : 7
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Overall this BMW 3 Series 318i E46 Saloon has not put me off buying a 3 series, but thay are not as good as first thought.
The traction control was without doubt the biggest let down, especiallly the fact that it is a safety device.
The only other worry is value for money, a little over priced even when used.
ian betsho's full review | 98 words
Review by
Sanj
on 8th Aug 2004
User Rating : 8
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Own 2002 143bhp 2 litre BMW 3 Series 318i E46 Saloon from new. Significant improvement over old E46 118 bhp unit which was as fast as a combine harvester. New 143 bhp unit could have a bit more low down grunt for city driving but has impeccable performance 70 mph upwards. Excellent handling and ride but slightly notchy gear change. If you de-badge it, add a twin exhaust and 18" rims you could be mistaken for driving a 6 cyl model with half the cost of ownership. (or go for sport version) Opt fo ...
Sanj's full review | 159 words
Review by
alexanda
on 11th Feb 2004
User Rating : 9
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I have the facelift model BMW 318i E46 Saloon.. it is a beautiful car and have had no problems with the car at all! it has the upgraded 2.0 litre engine so with 143bhp it makes the car more exciting to drive!!! Overall its a beautiful car and i would recommend it to anyone lookin for FUN!
From,
Alexanda in LEEDS!!
alexanda's full review | 60 words
Review by
Crispy.
on 6th Jun 2003
User Rating : 7
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My first BMW and nearly my last;
Poor build quality over 70,000 miles. Had problems with, drivers door rubbers creaked and numerous visits to dealer, water pump leaked, boot opened when lights turned off, wheel bearings, trim working loose, heater fan had mind of its own.
Now own Y reg. 320iSE auto and totally different and better car, but needs more power under right foot.
Crispy.'s full review | 104 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Mr Hughes.
on 24th Sep 2002
User Rating : 8
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The BMW 318i E46 Saloon is a lovely smooth quiet car to drive (mine is the 318i E46 2000/W plate). Performance will not blow your socks off (unless you opt for the larger engined models). I have not encountered any prob's yet. Service intervals have been improved but are still very expensive - if your car is over three years old opt for servicing by independent BMW specialists, same service record stamp, half the price !!.
Mr Hughes.'s full review | 100 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Andy.
on 23rd Jun 2002
User Rating : 6
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When I first got my 2000 BMW 318is I was very happy. Then when the initial euphoria passed, I started to pay close attention to the interior build quality. Very disappointing. Plastic seemed to creak and crack whenever the car accelerated or changed direction or when I or passengers shift in the seats. Had the center console (trinket tray to you and me) replaced because it was sooo shody. Windows rattle in their frames (altho' the back ones are fine) and there is a horrid plastic "crack" noise h ...
Andy.'s full review | 152 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
David Andrews.
on 30th May 2002
User Rating : 4
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When i could finally afford a new car i went for this BMW 318 E46 saloon. I wanted the badge etc. Then I found the badge was really not that good. It did not have the grunt to keep up with faster rivals and was looked down on by faster 3 series. The 318 is the bottom of everyone.
However it was a nice car with a good ride. Not bad looks, not as good as Volvo S60.
I continued on with my 318 and found it only had a 4 cylinders - that's why i had not got such a smooth ride, i had felt better in ...
David Andrews.'s full review | 266 words | 10 comments added.
Review by
khairi.
on 18th Mar 2002
User Rating : 8
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After the BMW 318i E46 Saloon car I will place order for 325i
khairi.'s full review | 40 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Gurch.
on 21st Nov 2001
User Rating : 9
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I bought the car in May, but had problems with the Solid black Paintwork. BMW eventually ordered me a new car, fortunately for me I I got the new new shape in November. Lines are great, the standard Spec on the SE model is brilliant. The mods to the Engine, suspension and body do the car justice. The ride is superb and road noice has been reduced quite considerably. Price I'd say is reasonable too. Watch out Mercedes and Audi. the BMW 3-Series is back.
Gurch.'s full review | 128 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Nick Short.
expert review 
on 4th Apr 2001
User Rating : 10
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I had the previous BMW 3 series (318i E36) which was on sports suspension and was better handling than the updated model. However, I like the refined ride which has improved tremendously. Also, the engine sounds and performs so much better. This car is a must to testdrive. The latest model now has clear indicators and a few extras BMW introduced to avoid dropping their prices last summer.
The car exudes quality but is still overpriced in the UK.
Nick Short.'s full review | 109 words
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