BMW 318i

Having tested the Saab 93 and Jaguar X-Type I was most impressed by the 3 Series . So I bought one! More specifically I went for a 318i Sport Auto which overall is a great car which combines amazing engineering and build quality with a sporty nature. The main highlights of the car for me are as follows: Exterior Although the design is now around five years old it still looks great and has an appearance that won?t date in years to come, especially if you consider the looks of some of its newer BMW siblings. The finish of the paintwork is impeccable (mine is in Mystic Blue) and all the quality of the fittings make it feel like the car has come out one complete ...  Read the complete review

Of all the cars I have owned this has to be the best so far, in fact my last three cars have been this model I have been so smitten. I hadnt been a fan of BMW until this model was introduced, I still think this shape is nicer than the new one. The ride is exceptionally smooth and handles great round corners, although the rear wheel drive takes some getting used to especially in the wet as i found out to my embarrasment when driving my first one down a wet, muddy country lane. Once you get used to this trait it's not so scary but if your new to the marque then go easy until your familiar with the beast! The coupe version sticks to the road much ...  Read the complete review

The BMW 318 is a lovely car, well built, a good looker and a great badge to impress the neighbours, but, and it is a but, why are they still building rear wheel drive cars, friends have said they are drivers cars, but they have never owned one. I have been driving for a 2 years and like my cars, but this one scared me. Respect your car ?? this has nothing to do with it. The BMW 318 is a heavy car due to many things, one of which must by quality, but put a slipped road infront of it or a very light sprinkling of snow and a very light gradiant and your heart is in oyur mouth !!! I have drove it at 5mph up a very light gradient in sleet and still had the car sliding ...  Read the complete review

I have to say what lovely car this is. It combines a prestige appearance, sportyness, comfort, suberb refinement, and great engines. But, this car is so incredibly expensive, it comes with 4 wheels (6 including steering wheel and spare), and a seat, it may be lovely, but unless your minted you can't get one packed with the goodies. As the great Mr. Jeremy Clarkson said in his last while on top gear, it looks great (the 318), as good as the 328 infact, but get inside, drive, and you will be disapointed. I do not necessarily agree with this though, it's areal drivers car, and the 318 is no slug (if your not used to testing supercars Mr. clarkson), and is very ...  Read the complete review