BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i SE 4d (98) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Surprisingly economical if you can resist not winding her up.
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On the road
Driving
Can't fault it, apart from in the wet if driving like a nutter. ASC means you get away with murder in the dry.
Performance
A bit heavy and takes a while to wind her up...when you do it's fantastic.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never had a problem. But it's only two years old, so I'd not expect any less. Feels really well built.
Image
I'm only 23, so everyone thinks I've done alright for myself. Looks more expensive than it is, and turns heads.
Comfort
Brilliant, I've done 29,000 miles in six months and a five hour journey feels like you've never left your sofa.
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Security and Service
Security
It's been broken into, window smashed, but that's glass isnt it?
Service
Very good although they assume you're loaded, so watch out for £12 labour to fit a headlight bulb... do it yourself next time... Rover used to do it for free.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uses a bit of oil when driven hard in early months. Has calmed down now. This is normal apparently.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes