1994 BMW 3 Series 318is coupe review from Finland
"Cool, but affordable coupe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor idle problems with cold engine, should be easy to fix by cleaning the idle control valve.
General comments?
Very nice and comfortable interior where everything is at correct place. Even the back seats are usable even though it's a 2-door coupe.
This is a good-looking coupe and the body design does not seem old for a 10 year old car.
Excellent handling, fun to drive on a curvy road.
The higher output (than the normal 318i) "IS" engine (140 hp) gives the car quite good performance even though you have to use high rpm to achieve it.
The engine is also quite economical as it consumes only 6-7 L/100km on a highway. In city the consumption is around 10L/100km. Not bad for a 1300 kg car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 132000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2004 |