BMW 3-Series Coupe (1992 - 1999) 318i s 2d (1992/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not afraid to drive a 16 year old car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I'm having an affair with it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, if it was still a current model.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another beemer, of course!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
March 1993
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, extremely. It was in mint condition with only 11K on the clock. It cost me half its book value. It doesn't get much better than that.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was sold to me as part of a business buy-out. It was also half its book value.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Superb. I never tire of a rear-wheel, well-sorted BMW chassis.
What's it like to park?
A doddle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Water pump gasket Differential
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel consumption averages 38mpg.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sun roof
