1997 BMW 3 Series 318is review from North America
"Awesome car, takes some money to get fixed, but nonetheless, still a great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C Compressor died @142k.
Exterior molding is cracking.
General comments?
Awesome road grip and handling.
Decent acceleration for a 4 cylinder.
Good gas mileage.
Roomy upfront for a small coupe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 liter 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2007 |