1997 BMW 3 Series 318i review from Croatia
"Lovely car, but heavier on the wallet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
115000 km - tank fuel level sender malfunctioning, had to replace the whole tank pump assembly.
115000 km - Airbag sensor warning light on, seat belt fasteners faulty.
130000 km - Catalytic converter burned itself in a matter of minutes, clogged the exhaust.
General comments?
The car is great fun to drive, especially if you want thrills from time to time. Try summer tires in snow and you'll know what I mean.
A car for enthusiasts more than your usual Opel. This means more fun, but also heavier on the wallet.
Relatively little room compared to my previous Opel Vectra, but much more style and better build quality. Engine is the best part of the car.
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  | Superb engineering for a such a low price tag. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2005 |