BMW 3-Series Compact 318 ti 3d (1.9) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You pay for what you get. High quality = high price
Costs
Stay away from BMW dealers. Specialists are much cheaper and equally good.
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On the road
Driving
Very pleasureable to drive. Comfortable and solid in feel.
Performance
Bags of torque mid range. Very slick and smooth. Typically Teutonic.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not one blip so far.
Image
Classy yet modest in a crowd.
Comfort
Superb driving position with great, supportive seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Shame no factory fitted alarm, but the immobiliser appears adequate.
Service
Never used BMW, always used specialists, and thay are more than adequate.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Annoying rattle in driver's door. Dashboard bulb blown.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes