BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i 4d (98) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money, but trade-in values are low compared to dealers forecourt prices!
Costs
Servicing very cheap compared to similar cars - 15k mile service interval helps.
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On the road
Driving
For the money, nothing comes close.
Performance
Plenty of torque for a small engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems, only minor faults.
Image
People like them, but they are getting a bit everyday now.
Comfort
Superb! I drive over 20k miles a year and still enjoy every minute.
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Security and Service
Security
Never a concern.
Service
Dealer service has been a big disappointment lately.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very important to keep an eye on oil between services due to long service intervals - 15k miles.
Other
Both track rod ends just replaced under warranty (£320 otherwise) - apparently quite common lately.
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