By kworben on 10/30/06 17:10 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
Bought this car used in 1997 with <20K miles. I have maintained it myself and with the help of the Bentley manual found it easy to work on. With 145K it still has the original clutch. With snow tires and LSD it handles well in the snow. Other than ball joints, have done nothing but routine maintenance. Handles great (I added Bilsteins) and gets 30 mpg on my 80 mi commute. If you find a well maintained low mileage example, buy it!
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By Zachary on 02/18/05 17:20 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
I bought the car from a friend and used it as my runner car. I find myself driving it more than my other car. It has a feel of quality and ride that just makes it fun to drive again. I haven't had any problems to speak of except I broke the windshield wiper. It was may fault. Great car for the price.
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By zip on 12/30/04 00:17 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
This car met all my expectations. It's fun to drive (except in rain and snow - it sucks), has enough power and great mileage. I get comments on it all the time. The manual is a must for this little car. Its very spacious for a hatchback, and it handles great, especially at high speeds. The interior is a little cheap, a few cosmetic issues but who cares, its all about the driving.
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By wturner1971 on 12/02/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
I bought this car with just over 50,000
miles. I have since added 80,000 more
with no major problems. Never left me
stranded! Very peppy. My husband has
had it up to 120 mph and says it was
still a smooth ride - I don't recommend
trying this, though! Fun to drive,
still looks new!
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By bimmer guy on 07/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
Test drove the car on a whim assuming
that I would never actually purchase it.
Previously owned 3 SAABs, Ford Mustangs
and 1978 1/2 Datsun 280Z. Compared to
everything else the little 318ti was the
champ! Could use a little more
horsepower but at the expense of fuel
economy it is just not worth it. Only
thing that comes close today is the MINI
Cooper! Handling and overall build
quality have no equal in this price range!
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By theclosesthing2u on 06/07/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
I love this car!! It's so much fun to
drive and it's especially nice to get
the looks from people that are
checking it out!!! Pretty sweet ride
indeed!
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By ymerej23 on 06/02/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
I love the car in spite of its
imperfections. It doesn't have enough
power and the fuel mileage is horrible
for a 4 banger especially if you really
drive it. It is very comfortable and
fun to drive. It is definately worth
the $ paid for it because it looks more
expensive than it is. It is a great
looking car and gets a lot of
compliments. It is also reliable and
easy to work on. Over all it is a great
value.
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By glddmr on 04/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
Driven 6 years everywhere from HI &
FLA to NY & CT. In deep snow with
studded tires and hi speed cross
country. NEVER had a mech prob in
113000 miles. Taught wife to drive
clutch in 3 days in it, then went to
sea for 2 wks. Still on first clutch.
I drive it like it has twice the pwr
it does. I love it. When the engine
dies in another 120000 miles I'm
putting a v-6 in it and driving
another 250000.
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By Jon Mendosa on 02/27/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
Perfect car for anyone who wants a
great BMW for not a lot of money. Fun
to drive definitly get the manual.
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By harlequin1971 on 06/13/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
Review
Suffers the same knocks as the Infiniti
G20: low power and not enough soul.
The 4-cylinder engine will not have you
racing your engine at stoplights and
looking for trouble. Gas mileage is
less than average compared to small,
similar engined cars currently out on
the market today, 24-28mpg (with 89
octane).
Why do I love my car? Intangibles.
That kidney grill counts for something,
that taletell styling of the 3-series
sedan. The fact that I got more
attention from the upper management
types around the office...intangibles.
The price makes for a good value for a
used car and everyone will think you
spent more.
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