BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i SE 4d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very attractive care at 85,000 miles. Drives like new. Very good quality.
Costs
Obviously pricier than average L-reg cars on purchase and parts but you do get what you pay for. Good fuel economy.
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On the road
Driving
Still drives like new after 85,000 miles. Gearbox still very smooth although interior is a bit creaky at times.
Performance
Not bad for a 1.8.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable - has not let me down in 18 months.
Image
Very attractive car: colour-coded with a spoiler, front fogs and alloys. A lot of people think it is better and sportier than it actually is. Turns quite a few heads for an older car.
Comfort
Can be a bit bumpy with some road noise. Seats a bit small; I'd rather drive it than be a passenger.
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Security and Service
Security
Had our Vauxhall Astra broken into on the drive, but they didn"t touch the BMW.
Service
No comment - was not bought from a main dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Cat replaced but I knew about this when I bought the car; a bit pricey to replace it.
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