1989 BMW 3 Series 318i saloon from UK and Ireland - Comments

30th Oct 2002, 12:39

"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.


31st Oct 2002, 09:18

This review is a masterpiece with serious comments with a slight twist of humour, garnished with enthusiasm.

Over steer comments are always welcome.

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