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Guy Massey · 11-10-2004, 01:45 PM

I don't find the 318ti too expensive to maintain. Mostly it is still a reasonably simple car to work on. Oil changes are easy and brakes pad changes are not difficult. Most routine maintenance can be undertaken by a competent DIYer.

I also find it a very reliable car. We recently drove to Paris and spent four days in France. On the autoroute we were cruised at 90 mph with the engine at about 3500 rpm and the car never missed a beat.

So long as you change ALL the oils regulary (engine oil every 6000 miles; gearbox and diff at least every two years) and don't let the engine get hot, you shouldn't have much trouble.

Also, you are likely to find the the 318ti holds it value better.

11-10-2004, 01:45 PM	#15
Guy Massey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 25 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	I don't find the 318ti too expensive to maintain. Mostly it is still a reasonably simple car to work on. Oil changes are easy and brakes pad changes are not difficult. Most routine maintenance can be undertaken by a competent DIYer. I also find it a very reliable car. We recently drove to Paris and spent four days in France. On the autoroute we were cruised at 90 mph with the engine at about 3500 rpm and the car never missed a beat. So long as you change ALL the oils regulary (engine oil every 6000 miles; gearbox and diff at least every two years) and don't let the engine get hot, you shouldn't have much trouble. Also, you are likely to find the the 318ti holds it value better.