1997 BMW 3 Series 318i touring review from Netherlands
"Overrated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes everything replaced, still not good.
Rear suspension rubbers need replacement badly.
Squeak's and noises from everywhere.
General comments?
Handling OK, but not super.
Not so quick.
Not well build, not any better than my Citroen BX that I owned, rattles and squeaks from interior and under the hood.
Noisy.
Uncomfortable.
Seat upholstery wears very fast.
Seats are just too small, not comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 156 |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2007 |