1994 BMW 3 Series 318is review from North America
"One of the best cars around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little has gone wrong with this car.
I replaced the alternator at 154,000 miles. The micro switch for the dome light / locks was replaced at 146,000 miles. No other non-routine work has been required.
General comments?
I took a bit of grief from friends when I bought a 4 cyl BMW instead of the 6. But, it's been unbelievably reliable and gets around 35 MPG on the highway. It's just been a great car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo Milano |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2006 |