BMW 3-Series Compact 318 tds 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Hopefully better residuals than a Focus.
Costs
Worst performance and economy than old Ford diesel.
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On the road
Driving
Not exceptional, adequate.
Performance
Engine lacks power throughout speed range.
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Living with it
Reliability
Needed filters changed before service intervals.
Image
Hopefully not too flashy.
Comfort
Poor seats, exacerbated by lack of steering wheel adjustment.
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Security and Service
Security
Inadequate. Immoboliser only.
Service
Initial poor running solved by myself, as dealer computer couldn't find a problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Initially gave petrol levels of economy.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes