1993 BMW 3 Series 318i review from UK and Ireland
"Superb car, spoiled by high dealer costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's window came off its rail (apparently a design fault in the early 3 Series, but reportedly fixed before my car went into production).
General comments?
Comfortable drive, marred by excessive wind noise (not a quiet car).
BMW dealers are notoriously expensive, and not worth it. GBP 26 quoted for topping up the antifreeze. Unnecessary work done, so honesty not prevalent with BMW dealers. Don't bother keeping the FBMWSH up, go to a BMW specialist instead, not a dealer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford XR2 |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2001 |