Bmw 318d 2016 Manual
Buy this used BMW 3 Series 318d Sport 4 Door Saloon with a Diesel engine and Manual gearbox, GV16TYS from Chandlers BMW Hailsham. This 318d variant represents a useful £1,100 saving over the 190bhp 320d, the next model up on the ladder. This kind of pricing represents brave bargaining by BMW, edging up the price of its big-selling diesel models in a bid to find what the market will bear.
You might also want to consider electric seat adjustment if more than one person regularly drives the car, because the standard manual controls are fiddly. However, once you’ve got the seat where you want it, you’ll find it very comfortable and supportive.
The diesel engines in the 3-series are smoother than the ones in the Mercedes, but they still sound clattery when you’re driving around town. Fortunately, they settle down on the motorway, and you don’t hear much road or suspension noise, so the 3-series is a fairly relaxing long-distance cruiser. Dashboard layout 9/10 Makes life simple. The control layout in the 3-series is one of the best around. You operate most functions by scrolling through logical onscreen menus using a rotary dial that’s positioned just behind the gearstick, where it’s easy to reach.
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And there are shortcut buttons that you can programme to take you straight to the functions you use most often. The way the screen is positioned high on the dash is also welcome because it means you can always keep half an eye on the road. And most of the materials in the 3-series feel very classy.
Easy to drive 8/10 Good visibility; auto gearbox is a must. This has always been one of the main reasons for choosing a 3-series, and the latest version doesn’t disappoint. It’s particularly good when fitted with the optional Adaptive M Sport suspension, because this helps the car stay more composed in bends.
But whether you have it or not, the 3-series inspires huge confidence thanks to its precise and well-weighted steering. As long as you steer clear of the 316d version, the 3-series accelerates strongly when you put your foot down. Reliability 5/10 BMW’s record isn't the best For the last two years running, BMW has finished in the bottom four of the annual JD Power Vehicle Dependability Survey. That doesn't paint a great picture of the experience owners are having with their cars. What's more, BMW offers a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which is better than that offered by Audi and on a par with Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz - but when cheaper saloons from more mainstream manufacturers are offered with even longer warranties, it does feel a little stingy. Time was that the 3-series was the most fuel efficient car in its class, but with the arrival of the parsimonious new Mercedes C-class, that’s no longer the case. The Mercedes matches or betters every equivalent version of the 3-series on fuel economy, although it doesn’t come with as wide a choice of engines.
What’s more, Audi’s recent release of the A4 Ultra means it’s caught up to the 3-series too, although other models are thirstier. All of which is worth noting, but doesn’t mean the 3-series is no longer an efficient car. Official figures point to more than 70mpg on the combined cycle from the most economical version – and in our experience, real world figures aren’t too far off that mark. Affordability 9/10 Well-priced, and it'll hold its value The 3-series currently looks like great value. That’s because the Mercedes C-class is quite a bit more expensive to buy, and Audi has phased out all but the best-equipped (and priciest) versions of its A4. So while, like-for-like, the A4 is actually a little cheaper than the 3-series, the fact remains that you can get on to the 3-series ladder for much less than you have to spend to buy the Audi.
That said, the Audi Saloon will cost you less, whether it’s a private buy or a company car, while the hybrid version of the IS will also work out slightly cheaper as a company car. However, the 320d diesel versions of the 3-series still make plenty of financial sense. And because of the way the 3-series holds its value, it’s also very reasonable to lease Safety 9/10 Performed well in crash tests Like the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class, the 3-series was awarded the maximum five-star crash rating by car safety specialists Euro NCAP. Plus it scored better than both these rivals for adult occupant and pedestrian protection, while matching them for child protection. The 3-series comes with an electronic stability control system that’s designed to help you avoid an accident in the first place.
There are additional driver aids on the options list, including a system that warns you if a vehicle enters your blind spot, and another that automatically applies the brakes if it looks like you’re going to run into the vehicle in front in stop-start traffic. Standard spec 8/10 Every version is pretty well equipped. We’d be tempted to spend a little more to get an SE or Efficient Dynamics model, though; they add rear parking sensors and automatic headlights and windscreen wipers. Sport versions also come with sports seats that hold you tightly in place, while Modern versions swap these for part-leather upholstery, and Luxury and M Sport cars have full leather.
M Sport cars also get a muscular bodykit and firmer, sports suspension. BMW offers several satellite-navigation systems, but the cheapest is all you need. Our favourite version 318i SE (list price £25,160) Options you should add Automatic gearbox (£1550), satellite-navigation (£990), Adaptive M Sport suspension (£750) and metallic paint (£645) The verdict 8/10 The 3-series remains one of the best premium saloons around, combining strong performance with low running costs and a fun drive with impressive luxury. We would recommend you try the saloon as well, though.
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