BMW 3-Series Saloon (1991 - 1998) 318 tds 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that i look less silly as a 19year old bmw driver, than a boy racer with a 1.2 litre corsa with a big bore exhaust....
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
impressed with the look and high mileage, smooth power and goes well enough, converted dad to buy bmw....
Would you buy this car again and why?
no as im getting older, insurance coming down, would buy a higher horsepower bmw instead
What are you likely to buy next?
bmw 330cd (money permitting) if not some form of bmw diesel
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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?
£10
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
hell yeah! £10 and £30 water pump, one hour of work. sorted
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
£10!!! haha
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
goes well for a little 1.7 turbo diesel, is smooth, very good for 226,000miles. though in fareness is only small engine. will never blow your mind
What's it like to park?
mirrors dont give the best wide angle view, so causes blind spot ( for example, if car is at certain point to my right, cant see them) although mirrors do move electrically for ease of parking
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
water pump, idlers squeeking, p.s pipe split, no. 4 injector went. although to be expected for 226,000miles, what do you expect.....
What's most practical about your car?
it's still running!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
is basic though i like the one touch window function
