BMW 318i SE Saloon

I bought a 56 plate 318 SE a few months ago, for the price of a new astra. Overall i have not been disappointed, and hope this review will do the same for you! Good Looks - not everyones taste but rather elegant in my view Build quality - car is three years old and there isn't a single squeak or rattle Mystic Blue paint. Looks a little dull in overcast conditions, but get it in the sunshine, and it looks amazing Mechanical - 3 years old and not a single visit to garage to replace a broken part Comfort - seats are firm, as is the ride, but on a long journey it's comfy, and road noise is minimal Equipment - this is an SE so has a ...  Read the complete review

I took delivery of my basic 318i SE auto in July, having waited 14 weeks from ordering. It is a company car and was chosen because of the combination of lowish CO2 emission for a 2l auto saloon and, extra bells and whistles of the SE edition, and desire to drive a BMW. I also looked at the Honda Accord (lots of bells and whilstle, but too ordinary and sluggish), the Audi A4 (too big) and the basic X type Jag (unbelieveabley sluggish as an auto, and awful CO2 emission). The car has no sunroof, no cd player, no collapsing rear seats, no leather seats. It is very basic. The good news is that the basic bits that are supplied are good. A very good radio/tape player, an ...  Read the complete review