1989 BMW 3 Series 318i saloon review from UK and Ireland
"Only enthusiastic drivers need apply for over steer heaven"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just a scheduled cylinder head rebuild.
Rear suspension has been converted to 325is spec with rear disk brakes.
The shocks were replaced with a sports koni suspension kit.
The ride is bad, but handling great.
General comments?
The car is light and nimble, and handles perfectly in the dry, but it is a different story in the wet where although controllable at lower speeds, over steer becomes difficult to control at speeds above 40-50mph.
It can scare unsuspecting passenger and pedestrians with its intoxicating mix of revs, rubber and squealing.
The car has super hard springs and therefore although it has good grip in dry and can be unpredictable over puddles, bobbles and ridges because the car doesn't soak the bumps up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2002 |