Advantages: Comfortable, beautiful to drive, nice car. Disadvantages: Turbo in pre July 2003 Model generally goes which can wreck the whole engine.
I have a 2002 BMW 320D. The Turbo has gone and its going to cost ?4,600 to fix! BMW refuse to accept that the is a problem with the pre July 2003 320d Model. In my opinion, a lovely car, but a shame that BMW will not show any good will on an issue which is all over the Internet.I have asked BMW to try and do something for me but got a blank refusal. I intend to contact Norbert Reithofer about the issue, and also to the BMW Heiress, Susanne Klatten, as the cost of repair in the current Economic Climate renders the car useless to me. I cannotafford the repair costs, so I have a car in perfect condition, in showroom condition, but useless to me as the Turbo, and Catalytic converter is gone. It also has a full sercice history!
Eugene Dowling
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edowling 10.04.2009
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Advantages: Handling and Build Quality Disadvantages: None
The BMW 318 is a lovely car to drive, I have only had mine for six months and I can only say that it is the best car I have driven. The handling is excellent and the traction control system ensures that the full power is always delivered rather than being wasted on wheel spin. The cars build is like no other, it must be one of the most solidly built cars around. Before purchasing this vehile I was considering the Audi A4, but after test drives I was sure the BMW was the car for me due to its handling capability. Also the ride comfort is very good and the controls and instrumentation panel is well laid out. Overall an excellent car that I would recommend to anyone. ...
liveland 05.08.2000
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Advantages: Good Resale value, sporty, comfortable, sleek Disadvantages: Feels same as a much older model.
I bought a 2004 model 320DSE recently and am pleased to report it is a nice executive car. The 320D range start with a basic model then the ES then the SE and then of course the Mtec Sport.
The level of goodies you get with the car go up with each model but they all driver the same apart from the sports suspension on the Mtec.
I decided the Se was probably the best value for myself with Climate control, electric windows , 6 speed manual gearbox, electric windows all round, and cd player advantages over the ES.
This is the second BMW I have owned. the first being a 316 made in 92, and I must report it is amazingly similar to drive.
The pedals are offset to the right slightly but this feels quite natural, the, the brakes are exellent, and the clutch is fairly light but has quite a long travel which I find takes a while to get used to ...
lightheart 18.10.2007
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