Hello. I am new to the BMW scene. I am looking to buy a commuter 318, but do not want to buy a certain year that may not be as good as another year. I am looking to buy anywhere from a 91-95 BMW 318. Any feedback about these would be very appreciated. I am looking for a 2 door, but if there are certain pros/cons between the two, please let me know. Thanks.
need help choosing what year 318 to buy
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I had a 91 318is e30. These are great little cars and it would get up to 35mpg if driven nicely. Very sporty, however mine had numerous upgrades. I have never driven the e36 318 but hear that the e30 model is better. The e36 is a bit larger car than the e30.
If I had passengers and or children I would not get a 2dr. If it were just the wife and I or just me commuting, I'd get the 2dr.
If I had passengers and or children I would not get a 2dr. If it were just the wife and I or just me commuting, I'd get the 2dr.
The e36 (92-97/8) had some problems in the early years (up till '95 really) Any example with ove 150,000kms on the clock should have suffered from the faults already, and have had them fixed. Low mileage examples may fail in these known areas. There is a handy link here:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e36/forum.php?postid=4438155&page=1
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e36/forum.php?postid=4438155&page=1
I have a 1995 and like echothreezero said, once those issues are addressed the car is excellent as far as reliability. Although, I would suggest only getting a manual. I'd probably stay away from a 92, 93. There are very minute changes between 92/93 AND 95/96, but they make the car look more updated and feel newer.
Good luck. Sean
Good luck. Sean