BMW 3-Series Touring 318i SE 5d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy new, but holds its value well. Comes with most equipment I would want.
Costs
Not bad. Started as a lease car, but now bought it out. Servicing was reasonable and economy ok (32-35mpg).
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On the road
Driving
Nice handling and ride. Easy to drive. Very quiet.
Performance
Took a long while to loosen up (12,000 miles!) but now after 50000, going better than ever.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had a few little problems, but all fixed by the excellent dealer. Only annoying one was a flat spot that started at 15,000 miles and took until 40,000 to find a permanent cure for!
Image
Great looking car with a quality badge.
Comfort
Front seats comfortable, but unsupportive round corners. Rear ok. Good ride and very good refinement.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems so far.
Service
Great service - always listen to what you say, do what you ask and clean the car. Easy to book in with little notice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Just the flatspot. Turned out it needed new springs that sit under the spark plugs(?)
Other
One or two minor rattles, but fixed by dealer.
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