BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i S 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Values may drop - but the BMW image wont and this car is the best spec beneath the bigger engines - I would call it a 'mini M Tec'.
Costs
Keep to BMW, yes they are costly, but tin pot garages will lie through their teeth and charge you a packet - stick to BMW - you get what you pay for…
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On the road
Driving
A good smooth ride - with M Tec suspension supposed to be a hard ride, but feels smooth.
Performance
Awesome car. everything you would ever want from 140 BHP. Pick up in 3rd gear is amazing!
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Living with it
Reliability
Dont let it sit around - use regularly and keep it mean!
Image
Its a BMW? Duh! They are designed to be sports cars....thats what BMW do best and why their name is always No. 1.
Comfort
Spacey and 5 in car no problem (other than for your petrol consumption!)
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Security and Service
Security
Thatcham alarm as standard - no worries. Good comprehensive system.
Service
Expensive - but worth it. Trsut the best, after all - they built it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
None.
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