BMW 3-Series Saloon 318 tds 4d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Difficult to find a dealer who will offer you what it's worth - best sold private.
Costs
If you can DIY, parts are reasonable. Dealer costs are horrendous.
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On the road
Driving
Tends to wander off the straight at lower speeds - otherwise excellent.
Performance
A bit disappointed - being a BMW, it looks like it should accelerate better than it does - you've really got to floor it to make it move quick.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had it from 94k to 125k miles and it's still going strong.
Image
Doesn't everyone want to own one at some point in their life!
Comfort
Even my passengers love it!
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Security and Service
Security
Basic central locking - no remote locking and no alarm.
Service
Recently, the belt tensioner packed up - went to one of the biggest dealers in my area and although I told them I didn't want them to fix it, they were very helpful!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Replaced belt/tensioner/pulleys at 122k miles.
Other
Impossible to obtain a manual for the M41 engine!
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