BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i SE 4d (98) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good quality build and reliable.
Costs
Fuel consumption very good, although very expensive to get anything done by a BMW dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable to drive, but seats not great for those 300-mile non-stop journeys!
Performance
Poor acceleration. Gives you no confidence to overtake.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems with this car, as long as you keep in it good nick with regular servicing. One of the most reliable engines out there.
Image
Looks nice from the outside, but the interior needs a re-vamp.
Comfort
Good motorway cruiser, but not too good for constant town/city driving.
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Security and Service
Security
Well... it's not been nicked or broken into!
Service
The level of service is very good. The car always gets a good valet after work, but I should hope so with dealers prices.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed an oil change half way through the service intervals.... so no problems really.
Other
Thermostat casing broken and so engine temperature was incorrect.
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