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Bar None, The Best Car I Have Ever Driven.

By: Steven3565
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10/29/2009

Car is amazing to drive. There's really no comparison to driving an E30, there are no blindspots, the car is compact and nimble and has exceptionally responsive steering. Dubbed the baby M3, the 318is was the somewhat affordable alternative to the M-series car. The M42 engine has a strong pick-up and a powerband between ~3800-->4500 RPM. The car turns on a dime too, amazing turning radius.

Pros: Can't beat E30 styling, Handling is light and responsive, and acceleration is strong
Cons: Parts are fairly expensive, and somewhat harder to find than say a Civic.
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Best Car Ever!!

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By: Matthew4221
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06/24/2008

This car is actually a 96 model, with the 1.9L high output engine as opposed to the weaker 1.8L most 318is' had. This car is amazing! It handles like its on rails and is absolutely gorgeous to look at!!

Pros: Handles like its on rails.
Good on petrol.
Cons: Lacks a bit of straight line speed because of the small engine and heavy car.
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My First Car ( Bmw E36 318is Coupe (1996) )

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By: Luke1798
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07/05/2009

This car was a 1.8 16v with 143BHP which was good for my
first car. It was rear wheel drive so " Bring on the Donuts" So
much fun and sounded great. Looked really nice and i loved
the seats in it.

Pros: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cons: INSURANCE PRICES
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Don't Buy One

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By: Marshal22
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07/04/2009

Its a classy car, gets all the looks just none of the girls.  I like it becasue I've owned it for 4 years.  Its held up well, I dump way to much money into it.  Its not fast, it makes amazing noises, its no race car

Pros: Its one of a kind, no one else builds one like me
Cons: Only men like it
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Great Beamer!

By: Terracan_9
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07/02/2009

Performance - acceleration, braking, handling are outstanding!
Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles No!
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling State of Art.
Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance you get what u paid for!
Fun Factor is guaranteed!

Pros: 2nd Gear!
Cons: Fuel Consumption?
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Bmw318is=beautiful.music.wagon

By: HASPLAT
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06/12/2009

This car sold itself.  Used to see commercials back in '91, now I know the car IS the ultimate driving machine.  From 75,000miles to 167,000miles in THREE years, I have put my 318is through every pace imaginable!  I have had to restrain myself from turning it into a bona-fide M car...would have been too many tickets to pay!!!  I am looking at an E46 four door to join it soon, need room for babyseat.

Pros: G-forces,  balance, looks
Cons: want it to last forever
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I Have It And I Would Never Sell It

By: Thomas4738
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05/12/2009

the quality and the performance of the car are amazing.we never thought that a car like that could run like this.!the servise is a little expensive but if you compare it with the toyotas its cheaper.I am getting crazy to drive this car

Pros: It's one of the best cars ever made
Cons: you must know how to drive
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1994 318is

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By: Brent1066
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04/16/2009

This car had only 99k miles on it when I purchased it not too long ago, so the engine still has plenty of life left in it.  The handling is superb and although it's 138 HP does not wow me, I intend on sinking quite a bit into making this a treasure car.  The controls on the right hand side of the car take a little getting use to but overall it's a great ride.

Pros: Appearance, performance, Build, sound system, seats
Cons: Haven't found any yet
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1995 Bmw 318is

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By: Jim1078
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07/15/2008

Its a very gorgeous car, basically the only thing i dont like about it is it has no balls. other than that its great, handels around every turn, interior is mint, exterior can use a new paint job but still looks good

Pros: Handles and looks great.
Cons: NO BALLS!!!
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Best Ever

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By: Lance309
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06/13/2008

its a 91 and its got style and performance from a 1.8 with a stock 145hp at 3200 blp it lightens to 2750 and can gane up to 460 setting only on hr springs and shockes and kill every thing on the track

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