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BMW 3 Series 318 is
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Average Ratings for BMW 3 Series 318 is

  • Performance4 stars
  • Practicality3.7 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
  • Overall Rating3.5 stars

10 Reviews For BMW 3 Series 318 is

  • irish beefsteak 12th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: very reliable, fast car.


    General comments: just would like to mention i can get 0-60mph in just over 5 seconds, and i'm about to tell you how, you will need very to be very fast, and have good gera change timing, in first gear, after taking off, take the rev to aprox 6,900, as fast as you can, change to 2nd gear, take the revs to 6,500-6,700, that is between 55-60mph, and again change to 3rd, the acceleration u put into 2nd would have pushed you over 60-mph as you just put it into 3rd, do it correctly and you got a beast, well at least to around 60-70mph don't get me wrong it is still fast after that speed .

  • Big Dave Midlands Rank: Lieutenant 27th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned three E36 BMW coupes, a 1995 318is a 1996 323i, and a 1999 318is. The E36 seriously impressed me and still does. A well maintained E36 will still compare well or even out drive many modern family saloons and hatchbacks available for the same money especially the 6 cylinder models, however this review will only be covering the 318is variant.
    As the E36 coupe range has two distinct periods, I have split the 318 is review into two parts. The first part dealing with pre 1996 cars and th ...

  • Guest 7th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    BMW 3 Series 318 is beautiful to drive. fantastic in corners, holds to the road well.I first had the 93 model. It was beautiful. sunroof, superb handling a real head turner. Even though it was a K reg, people couldn't believe. I now have the 98-99 model with the M-tec kit. beautiful minus the sunroof. my next car? quite possibly the 323 or 325ci.

  • ciordan 10th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The BMW 318 is most reliable car I have ever owned.
    After a 500 miles trip, and getting sick on the boat, when I got home I didn't feel exhausted.
    15 years old, without full service history and still fuel consumption is as per manual.
    I am driving it for almost a year now, and apart from engine oil, I did not have to spend a penny on it.
    Great, beautiful, comfortable, powerful, and so on .......
    I am not a mechanic, nor had I owned many cars before, but believe me, I know what quality and v ...

  • djdanj Rank: Lance Corporal 18th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I love this car, it's changed my perception of what a car should feel like. Great fun on windy roads (RWD!) and eats up the motorways. Happily cruised from London to Scotland and back.

    For me BMW = the ultimate driving machine!

  • LimMcSlim Rank: Corporal 29th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    All together, I think it's a brilliant car for the person who really enjoys driving. It's not super fast, but I think it was born to rev hard, and it is very punchy for a 13 year old 1800cc. It has lots of power above 4000rmp, and it pulls like a trooper all the way through the red.

    The clutch is nice and springy, with a lot of feel, and the gearbox is very sharp, and once you get used to the sensitivity of the controls it starts to feel very rewarding.

    The steering is very precise and pr ...

  • deepeyez Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 bi ...

  • deepeyez Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This car is my first BMW after having owned two Hondas and has been quite an experience for me. While it is a little slow compared to some of the other BMWs 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 m ...

  • territracey 15th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I loved this BMW 3 Series 318 sports car and it broke my heart when I sold it, aah! I know its only a car but it was a real head turner and although heavy was quick of the mark. I owned my red 318is coupe for 6 months and in that time forked out for 4 new tyres, back bearing a new head gasket (the old one was completely unreparable - couldn't even be skimmed) plus labour £££££!!!!

    Mine was an exceptional version despite all of this - i'm refering to its bodywork ...

  • Jerry Cain. Rank: Lance Corporal 24th Sep 2001

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Ive just changed my 318is for a BMW 325 Ci and love the new car. The 318is has better handling (just) but isnt as well mannered for long journeys.