BMW 3-Series Coupe 318i s 2d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good quality build.
Costs
Use a good independant specialist. Using parts from the likes of Euro car parts or German and Swedish. Low insurance compared to bigger brothers. Very good mpg at 35+!!
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On the road
Driving
Even this, the baby of the coupes, gives a fun drive with excellent feedback through the stering and a well balanced chasis. Good brakes, too.
Performance
140bhp - not too bad for a 1.8, though needs to be kept above 4000rpm to be on the boil!
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Living with it
Reliability
138,000 miles on the clock and barely needed to lift the bonnet. Uses virtualy no oil and not a rattle to be heard from anything mechanical on the car.
Image
Certain amount of stigma attatched, but personaly I think it's got style.
Comfort
Comfortable seats and perfect driving position. Suspention can be a bit too solid on some of Britain's wonderfully maintained roads! Revving 4-cylinder engine can be tiring on long motorway journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Not experienced any problems with theft, but have been the victim of malicious vandalism.
Service
Not had much dealings with them. They charge an arm and a leg for everything.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Crack in weld on tubular exhaust manifold (common aparently) and replacement radiator.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes