1994 BMW 3 Series 318i review from North America

The instrument cluster had to be replaced. We bought a refurbished one with a six-month warranty for less than $200.

Lower windshield trim was replaced.

All clips for driver's side door exterior trim replaced.

The sunroof started rattling for no apparent reason.

The brake light switch was replaced.

Nothing major has gone wrong.

This has been a terrific car. I am a college student who has no time for a car that is going to hand me problems. This car still looks brand new in every way. It looks terrific in black/black with the 16-inch Z3 wheels. The only original options on mine are the power tilt/slide sunroof and the fog lights. Everything else needed is standard however. It has one-touch windows all the way around which is a huge convenience. It has nifty climate controls, six speakers, and outside temperature display. The lighting system is nice with its fading effects and the map lights are designed not to blind one at night. The girls dig the lighted vanity mirrors that don't shine right in your face too.

Everything is so solid on this car. There are no loose trim pieces, no rattles except the occasional sunroof rattle that can temporarily be fixed by opening/shutting it again. Everything works as it should. I now see why these cars cost so much, they are what Mercedes-Benz used to be. I will purchase another BMW when I finish college, and hopefully I can also keep this one as I think it will last forever and it is cheap to maintain.