Review Bmw 3 Series Coupe 1.8 Manual 1999
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Submitted by greg222
Key strengths: Reliable.
Areas for improvement: Heater.
It's been a very reliable car, and given us much joy. Once we started using premium unleaded, it performed much better. Handling is superb, interior is great, sound system is fantastic. We have added original factory options over the years, making it an even better car.
Heater stuck on heat (middle of summer of course); replaced electronic dash heater control unit. Jumping out of 1st gear - from normal driving only. Clutch & O/haul Gearbox. Radiator tank exploded in driveway - common I am told. 2nd unit. New windscreen - damn that flying stone. Small annoying electrical problems fuses, parking lights and brake lights - cheap to fix, but annoying.
Several front disc brake rotors - again normal driving. Is this common?
It was like new when we got it and it's still has that new feeling some 7 years later.First thing that hit us was the dealer servicing costs - Ouch! Shopped around for a BMW specialist and the cost reduced dramatically. These cars need to be maintained, and we have always serviced it as required.
The running costs for Bmw 3 Series Coupe 1.8 Manual are normal
Areas for improvement: Heater.
It's been a very reliable car, and given us much joy. Once we started using premium unleaded, it performed much better. Handling is superb, interior is great, sound system is fantastic. We have added original factory options over the years, making it an even better car.
Heater stuck on heat (middle of summer of course); replaced electronic dash heater control unit. Jumping out of 1st gear - from normal driving only. Clutch & O/haul Gearbox. Radiator tank exploded in driveway - common I am told. 2nd unit. New windscreen - damn that flying stone. Small annoying electrical problems fuses, parking lights and brake lights - cheap to fix, but annoying.
Several front disc brake rotors - again normal driving. Is this common?
It was like new when we got it and it's still has that new feeling some 7 years later.First thing that hit us was the dealer servicing costs - Ouch! Shopped around for a BMW specialist and the cost reduced dramatically. These cars need to be maintained, and we have always serviced it as required.
The running costs for Bmw 3 Series Coupe 1.8 Manual are normal
Safety: 66
Equipment: 63
Reliability: 66
Driving: 58
Comfort: 64
Design: 85
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