I'm in the motor trade, that means I have driven hundreds of cars and I can safely say that this is one of the best. At the moment I have an L-reg 318i which I have been using for a few months now. Reason for this is that I know it will always get me around to different places and never let me down. Through winter it always started and I recently went away for two weeks, came back and started first time. If you want reliability then buy one. They may be expensive to own and run but if you way it up against a Mondeo or Vectra etc. then over the years the costs will balance out.
I would advise anyone looking with five to six grand to spend, to go out and get a 1993/94 reg 318i, dark colour, good spec with sensible miles (up to 100,000). The one I have at the moment has 125,000 miles and drives like 40,000. Obviously if you have more money then the choice is much greater. In my opinion the best ones to go for are the one owner ex-company cars which have done about 60,000 miles. These have all been well serviced and MOST of the time been cared for. You do get the ones which have been thrashed for the duration of it's life, but then you may buy a private one which has had the same treatment.
Don't be put off with higher mileages because these are built to last.
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BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 140, 143 mph - 163, 177 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport
BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 137 mph - 150, 170 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport
Not bad intro, but info on what the car has to offer would have resulted in a higher rating (eg comfort, ride, equipment, insurance costs etc.). If you ever redo this op, please let me know and I'll reread it and review my rating :)
Advantages: Power, economy, style, reliability, boot size and access. Disadvantages: Slightly difficult to handle in the wet, slightly cramped in the rear seats.
the_kidda 08.08.2000 ·
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Advantages: Amazing control/handling of car and begs to be upgraded (is well worth it) Disadvantages: Need to upgrade a lot of different things, so have money saved/ready
YEODIE 02.10.2007 (10.10.2007)
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