Overview & Reviews
BMW adds a more compact two-door hatchback called the 318ti to the lineup for 1995. With a chopped tail and the semi-trailing arm rear suspension from the previous-generation 3 Series (E30) aboard, the 318ti is intended to attract entry-level buyers. A 138-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder resides under the hood, and the interior decor is rather austere compared with the increasingly plush innards of other 3 Series cars. Antilock brakes, alloy wheels and a five-speed manual gearbox are standard; a four-speed automatic is optional. Also this year, a couple new option packages (premium and sport) allow buyers to give their cars a distinct luxury or performance flavor.
User Reviews:
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Too Expensive to keep long term - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By how many times! - July 24 - 2:00 amHave owned my 325I sedan since it had 25,000 miles. Until this car hit 100,000 miles it was great both in terms of reliability and cost of upkeep. When we reached 100,000 however, that all changed. This thing is in the shop every month for something or another now: 2 fuel pumps, water pump, brakes at $500 per change, 4 sets of tires, o2 sensors, front struts, rear shocks, and tonight - just two days after the fuel pump repair - the "check engine" light comes on. In 2003 I spent $375.00 per month in just the repair costs of keeping this thing on the road. In 2004 that cost has reached $575.00 per month through July.
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$$$ Repairs $$$ - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By itzed - July 3 - 2:00 amThis was the best car Ive ever driven and the worst investment I ever made. I had a love/hate relationship with this car because I loved the way it drove and hated the constant money I spent on repairs. And the repairs were weird stuff that Ive never had happen on any car Ive owned before: Brake calipers ignition switch door locks window motor auxiliary (electric) fan etc... The list goes on and on, and everything seemed to cost about $500.00 to repair - not cheap. At the same time, I got the feeling that the engine, 5-speed tranny, & most normal wear and tear items would have lasted forever. It was well designed & a blast to drive, but...
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My Dream Car & Best Car I Ever Owned!!! - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By LB Hunter - March 7 - 2:00 amI bought this car in 1995 and have kept it (so far) for 9 years. I have had NO problems with this car and have kept up the requiered maintenance, tune-ups, etc. It has been a great car to own and has had nothing out of the ordinary (based on mileage) go wrong or need repair. It is VERY comfortable to drive (I have a bad back so comfortable seats are very important to me). It drives like a dream and has always been so fun to drive - nothing drives quite like a beemer! I would recommmend this car and BMWs in general to anyone - they are great and mine has required very little maintenance over the years. I love my little red driving machine!
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Two Thumbs Up - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By LB1 - February 28 - 2:00 amThis is an incredibly fun car to drive and has had practically no mechanical problems in the 6 years Ive owned it. Tight handling, good gas mileage and sportier than many others in its class. Rear-wheel drive has never been a problem in the snow-belt due to the All-Season-Traction and investing in Blizzak snow tires in the winter. The dash board "oil change light" are great and on average Ive only needed an oil change every 10,000 miles! Over all, its been my favorite car Ive owned!
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The Ultimate Convertible - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By RockonRocko - February 26 - 2:00 amI have owned this car for 4 years and it has been very reliable. 4 seats in this convertible makes this guilty pleasure convenient too. I have the sport option which offers 16" wheels, lower/stiffer suspension and power sport seats. 5 speed transmission is extremely smooth. Great car!
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95 325i - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By Joe Kuilema - February 5 - 2:00 amThe stock sport package is terrific when you think youve hit the limits, you crank the wheel that extra bit and really carve up even the tightest bits. The engine lacks the low end grunt of the 328, but makes up on the high end. I spend over 50% of the time on road above 4000 rpm where it becomes surprisingly responsive for a 2.5 liter in a 3k lb car. I know for a fact the car can hit 60 in 2 gear well under the stock spec of 7.8. The brakes are able to stop from upwards of 100 with minimal to zero fade. This is a great car and can give you years of fantastic driving if you can spend several hundred a year in maintaining it.
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Love my car! - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By wturner1971 - December 2 - 2:00 amI bought this car with just over 50,000 miles. I have since added 80,000 more with no major problems. Never left me stranded! Very peppy. My husband has had it up to 120 mph and says it was still a smooth ride - I dont recommend trying this, though! Fun to drive, still looks new!
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1995 BMW 325is - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By busy3 - November 23 - 2:00 amThis car has been a pleasure to drive since day one. The 5 speed transmission shifts with effortless motions, and the suspension handles the road with extreme confidence. My 325is has 142,000 miles and it doesnt consume one drop of oil. These cars are very fun to drive but can be somewhat costly to maintain in optimal condition, however if you are a DIYer it can cost far less to operate than when paying dealer fees to perform basic routine preventative maintanance. Overall I think this car is an excellent choice for those who need to drive a lot of miles and dont need very much room in the process.
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Good solid car - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By Steve M - November 5 - 2:00 amBought the car from friends. High milage did not bother me as they commuted 120 miles per day. Maint. has been good. My only complaint is lack of space in foot well.
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One of the Best - 1995 BMW 3-Series
By mdc973 - October 26 - 1:00 amThey dont make them like this any more. Still has that all important feel of the road missing from newer models. Not super powerful off the line but still plenty of power to drive safely in virtually all circumstances. At higher speeds can compete with just about anything on the road. Not one of the best body styles. BMW owner for >25 years.
