BMW 318IS IS REALLY A 2L M3, I THINK! (BMW 318iS)

Member Name: MATT

Product:	BMW 318iS
Date:	03/04/08 (509 review reads)
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Advantages: M3 LOOKS AT FRACTION OF PRICE, COMFORTABLE, PERFORMANCE

Disadvantages: CAN BE EXPENSIVE SERVICE WISE, OTHERWISE ITS WORTH IT

I own a BMW 318IS 1999. It has the newer M44 1.9 engine, which I would recommend.

Although its an exact replica to a M3 on the outside the engine is also very good. Standard your looking at 150bhp and if you spend and additional £300 you could easily get that to 185bhp. I bought a new 1/2 exhaust system for £170 and a K+N Induction Kit (57-0276) and also some HKS Iridium spark plugs, £40.

My car is now flying and Im so happy with it.

Overall, if your lucky enough to get your hands on a 1.9 thats in good nick, you wont be dissapointed. M3 looks, near M3 performance and a heck of a lot cheaper on the insurance and tax.

Make sure when buying one that it doesnt have too many miles on the clock (around 80-100 thousand is good). Make sure that its original. Make sure theres service history with it and finally have a set budget for improvements and obviously any repairs.

SUPERB CAR! SUPERB PERFORMANCE!

ITS JUST A 2L M3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summary: GREAT CAR, VERY FAST, VERY GOOD!

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