BMW 3-Series Touring (1999 - 2005) 318i SE 5d (99) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Good choice of car
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Smart car
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definately but with bigger engine.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW with a bigger engine
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes had good pex value for my Laguna and did not/ would not purchase from a BMW dealer due to extortionate prices.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Reliability, drive and build quality
What was the dealer like?
Good as gold
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent second one Ive had super chassis. 1.8 quite sluggish wish I had gone for a 2.5 up.
What's it like to park?
Parking sensors great, good visibility. You rely too much on the sensors even when driving other cars !!!!!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes after a couple of months there was a lack of power, idling badly and eventually had airflow meter changed - perfect now.
What's most practical about your car?
Tourer
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Loads SE model with cruise control