BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i SE 4d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it at auction, otherwise it would have been 2 stars. (It lost £200 in a year, otherwise it would have been £2000 - nasty!) Sold it in 1999.
Costs
Didnt touch it so £0.
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On the road
Driving
Nice until it rains or the tyres get a bit low.
Performance
Too slow but good for a 1.8.
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Living with it
Reliability
No breakdowns.
Image
OK, but dated now.
Comfort
Average.
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Security and Service
Security
Average.
Service
Large dealership denied they had ever heard of pinking BMWs even though two of our company cars had been sent in because of it. And then mine!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
PINK PINK PINK - they all do when hot, even the 325, and BMW GB know it. They reckon it's the petrol...! Yeah, right!
Other
Most BMWs around 1993-96 pink when under load, even at low miles (18k). I caught a dealer covering it up!
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