BMW 3-Series Coupe 318 Ci 16V 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost £11.5K with 73K on the clock with service history from a reputable dealer which is a few grand below parkers guide price!!
Costs
38 mpg on a run, 34 around town when you consider a pug 307 1.6 auto does 27mpg the costs are very low.
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On the road
Driving
A fantastic car to drive, great for long journeys and pottering around, a real joy!
Performance
not a great pull away by any stretch of the imagination but bags of torque, which helps make up for it
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Living with it
Reliability
Not had any problems yet.
Image
Models with small wheels or horrible colours can look very boring, go for one with the 18inch factory option alloys in a nice colour and the car becomes a real head turner.
Comfort
Excellent, i can spread my legs almost completely straight in the passenger seat and I'm over 6ft, this may not be comfortable for those in the back but then again you don't buy a coupe with the intention of going four up every day do you!?!
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Security and Service
Security
Hopefully never have to find out, although I accidentally set off the alarm when opening the bonnet and the alarm is certainly an ear piercer!
Service
Did not buy from a BMW dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Pistons needed cleaning at 77K.
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