1998 BMW 3 Series 318 iS review from UK and Ireland
"Good quality reliable motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converter failed. Replaced under warranty.
Nothing else I can think of failed on the car! It just worked, time and time again. Even when the battery was flat after an ex left the lights on for a day!! She still started 1st time!
General comments?
Handled well, great fun, but a little twitchy in the wet (which is what we want). Not so good in the snow/ice, but still never got stuck (driving in Scotland during winter included.
Practical and quite cheap to run however the interior could have been a little more interesting, too much black plastic.
Not a fire breathing 911 beater, but a nice cruiser and fun on the back roads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 4 cylinder 140BHP Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 800 |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2004 |