1996 BMW 3 Series 318i
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This is the E36-generation 3 Series, BMW's compact sedan that defined the sports sedan segment in the 1990s. The steering is direct and the chassis is well-balanced, making it a genuinely fun car to hustle down a back road. The cabin is driver-focused with clear gauges and solid build quality, though rear seat space is tight for adults. Reliability is good for its age if the cooling system and suspension bushings have been maintained. Choosing the 318i means accepting the four-cylinder's modest power compared to the six-cylinder 328i, but you save money and get the same eager chassis. The 1.9L I4 makes 137 horsepower and delivers its power smoothly through the manual transmission, which means you need to work the gearbox to keep it moving with traffic. The 318i convertible has a power-operated soft top, but it adds weight and robs some of the coupe's structural rigidity.
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Miles Overview
This is the E36-generation 3 Series, BMW's compact sedan that defined the sports sedan segment in the 1990s. The steering is direct and the chassis is well-balanced, making it a genuinely fun car to hustle down a back road. The cabin is driver-focused with clear gauges and solid build quality, though rear seat space is tight for adults. Reliability is good for its age if the cooling system and suspension bushings have been maintained. Choosing the 318i means accepting the four-cylinder's modest power compared to the six-cylinder 328i, but you save money and get the same eager chassis. The 1.9L I4 makes 137 horsepower and delivers its power smoothly through the manual transmission, which means you need to work the gearbox to keep it moving with traffic. The 318i convertible has a power-operated soft top, but it adds weight and robs some of the coupe's structural rigidity.
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178 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
0 active alternatives
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Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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Route 17 Mitsubishi is a franchise dealer in Ramsey, NJ. Their documentation fee is $699.75.
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