1997 BMW 318i Reviews

My Bimmer is quicker than you would expect from a 1.9L. It also is capable of going 140mph on the high end.  It has 5 shifting modes: Autoomatic, Sport, Manual, Mountain, and Towing.  The BMW brakes hard with its four disc brakes.  It is also equiped with driver controlled traction control and stability management.  The 318Ti is a two door that seats 5 comfortably.  The interior is clean and austere, but it has a lot of new age features despite it being 12 years old.  I have a six CD changer, thermometer, stereo controls, and trip computer.It turns very tight and the handling is stiff.  It still has a very comfortable ride, though.  It also has storage. I can fit 4 full sets of golf clubs in the trunk and still have room left over.  Practical and still a ton of fun to drive.  It is different than most BMWs because it's a hatchback.  Mine is 256/7 Calypso Red Metallic.  I have the upgraded factory 15" rims.  It is built as solid as a tank with no rattles or squeaks even with over 100,000 miles on it. It's fun to drive and cheap to own.  I get around 35 miles per gallon on the highway and 24 in the city.  No repairs other than basic maintanence.

Engine is weak and the transmission needs a extra gear for
highway speeds. It costs a little bit more than average to own
and it has problems that are very uncommon. Aesthetically
the car looks amazing, interior was shoddy built and the lack
of accessory's was dissapointing.  

love this ride!!!!

Fairly ordinary, does'nt have enough power for much fun, rarely loses traction. Looks good though . . .