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Recommend it (2) Don't recommend it (0) I own it (0) Offers for BMW 316ti Compare PricesProduct InformationCar ReviewsExpert Reviews Questions 1 offer for BMW 316ti sorted by: Price BMW 3-Series 316ti ES 3dr Auto 2 Registered Keepers, ABS, Adjustable steering column, Air microfilter, Anthracite roof ... more lining, Driver/front passenger airbag, Electricfront windows, Manual air conditioning, No modelinscription, PAS, Rear wiper, Remote centrallocking, Sports susp Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Swindon £ 5,638.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk Similar offers for BMW 316ti » 1 to 1 out of 1 similar offers for BMW 316ti BMW 3-Series 316ti ES 3dr Auto 2 Registered Keepers, ABS, Adjustable steering column, Air microfilter, Anthracite roof ... more lining, Driver/front passenger airbag, Electricfront windows, Manual air conditioning, No modelinscription, PAS, Rear wiper, Remote centrallocking, Sports susp Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Swindon £ 5,638.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk Products you might be interested in » BMW 318i BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Speed Manual - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 130 mph - 143 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport User car reviews (32) Buy now for only £ 8,786.00 BMW 530d BMW 5 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 2993 cc - Max Speed: 155, 152 mph - 235, 218 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: SE, Sport, M Sport User car reviews (11) Buy now for only £ 10,028.00 BMW 320i BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Speed Manual - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 137 mph - 150, 170 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: M Sport, Sport, SE, ES User car reviews (13) Buy now for only £ 6,000.00 BMW 330d BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 2993 cc - Max Speed: 155 mph - 245 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: SE, Sport, M Sport User car reviews (13) Buy now for only £ 11,198.00 BMW 320d BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Speed Manual - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 140, 143 mph - 163, 177 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: M Sport, Sport, SE, ES User car reviews (27) Buy now for only £ 6,618.00 BMW 116i BMW 1 Series - Hatchback - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 127 mph - 122 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport User car reviews (21) Buy now for only £ 7,288.00 Sponsored Sites - Cars Car Reviews of BMW 316ti » 1-2 of 2 Car reviews of BMW 316ti Bloody-Monster-Wheels Advantages: Build, Reliability, Status. Disadvantages: Air conditioning, Add ons. ...my choice, first up the BMW 3 Series Compact. This series was first seen in 1994 and although I've never owned one I've been a long time admirer, the Compact series has been a huge success for the German firm and price is the key. The baby Beamer starter model, the 316ti brought a sought after badge within reach of many more people. After reading through the literature BMW were keen to point out two out of every three of the ......a BMW before and - here's the sign of its success - 65% of them went on to buy another car in the range. The manufacturer has gone to great pains with model updates to ensure the success story continues by refusing to compromise on quality, thus strengthening the all-important element of desirability. BMW's are renowned for their excellent build and engineering, and resulting longevity, and the Compact hatchback range ... more I recently got my list through for a new company car next year so I've gleefully been test driving a couple before making my choice, first up the BMW 3 Series Compact.This series was first seen in 1994 and although I've never owned one I've been a long time admirer, the Compact series has been a huge success for the German firm and price is the key. The baby Beamer starter model, the 316ti brought a sought after badge within reach of many more people. After reading through the literature BMW were keen to point out two out of every three of the 37,000 British buyers of the first Compacts had not bought a BMW before and - here's the sign of its success - 65% of them went on to buy another car in the range.The manufacturer has gone to great pains with model updates to ensure the success story continues by refusing to compromise on quality, thus strengthening the all-important element of desirability.BMW's are renowned for their excellent build and engineering, and resulting longevity, and the Compact hatchback range is no exception.The model I chose to test drive was a flamenco red 316ti SE (£17,775) and after initially parking it up alongside a 7 Series, I felt I'd got the same attention to detail, the same superb build, refinement and status the 735i owner got from his near £53,000 outlay. It all adds up to a very marketable ingredient: owner satisfaction.The 316ti SE test car was the next version up from the base 316ti, which costs £16,265, and it uses the same revolutionary Valvetronic 1.8 litre petrol engine, a 115bhp British built four-cylinder unit.Valvetronic means the engine offers the same fuel economy as an advanced direct-injection engine, but without the need for elaborate emission management technologies.In short, it has cut harmful emissions by 10%, and increased power by the same amount - in case your wondering!It doesn't require sulphur-free fuel like a direct injection petrol engine, either: it can run on all commercially available grades of regular petrol.You can easily coax 50mpg out of it taking things easy around town, because the 316ti's real power doesn't punch in until your well up the rev counter (very handy on todays roads).Once out on the open road the precise five speed manual gearbox, rear wheel drive and finely balanced chassis gave an enjoyably firm, roll-free ride that switches easily from sedate to strenuous driving.It soaked up the bumps and, with the extra passenger space in the latest Compact, I doubt if I would get any complaints about legroom in the back.As a tall driver I needed to lower the front seat, which thankfully didn't affect the view, while the slightly offset pedals took a little adapting to.The SE is the specification to aim for if you want reasonable kit and good passenger safety features.But BMW, like Audi, love to charge extra for the extras. It came with £3000 of add-ons, taking the total to almost £21,000 which surprised me a lot. Included was £95 for the colour-coded door handles, and I think I could live without the SE's original alloys, without paying another £1,540 for the supplied seven-star wheels.There is just one fault - the inclusive automatic air conditioning went down to just 16 degrees, one degree under room temerature. So on a hot summer's day, which this day was, the best you can hope for is lukewarm air, and not the cold, crisp kind you so badly need in my job.The new Compact is a fantastic car with superb build and engineering but beware of the extras which can take your total outlay from a relatively cheap amount up a notch or three.I havn't decided yet whether or not to go for the Compact seen as I intend to have a couple more test drives yet but it will take something special to beat this car and I fear I may have already made up my mind!!SPECIFICATIONSBMW 3 Series Compact 316ti SE£17,775Compact eight-model 3dr hatchback range from 1.6Ti (£16,265) to 325ti Sport (£23,550).Bodyshell/Drivetrain: 4.26m by 1.75m.4dr saloon; 1796cc, 115bhp four-cylinder, 16-valve engine, driving rear wheels through five speed manual gearbox.Company car tax liability: 167g per km CO2 emissions (15% of cost of car when new, taxed).Performance/economy: top speed 125mph, 0-62mph in 10.9 seconds.Official fuel figures: city 29.1mpg, country 53.3mpg, combined 40.9mpg.Fuel tank: 63 litresInsurance group :11Warranty: three years/unlimited milesThanks for reading ...less WormThatTurned 31.08.2002 Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpful Review of BMW 316ti Value for Money Road Handling Comfort Features Fuel consumption Looks what a car Advantages: stylish,great engine that purrrs,fantastic drive.Disadvantages: not alot in se model. ...1.8 engine in the new bmw 316ti se compact sounds so good for a start & feels more like a 2.5 engine. Just got this car in topaz blue with full black leather interior & i love it. Before this car i owned the old bmw 318tds compact which was also a good car, but lacked in style compared to my new compact It drives like its on rails.It has got everything i need & more including the following: -air con -cd player -cruise control -full alarm & ... smellywelly 17.04.2004 (18.04.2004) · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: helpfulReview of BMW 316ti Value for MoneyRoad HandlingComfortFeaturesFuel consumptionLooks Similar reviews » Reviews which might be of interest for "BMW 316ti" A good family car for the city and suburbs Advantages: Cheap to run and roomyDisadvantages: Expensive for a Toyota Prior to buying the Prius I owned a BMW 316 ti, a 3 door 1800cc petrol model with the latest fuel saving valvetronic engine. I live in ther London suburbs and do a lot of short trips to schools, shops, work etc and a couple of long trips a month. On this mix the BMW (which is capable of 38mpg plus on long A road trips) gave 24.8 mpg. The Prius, on exactly the same mix of trips is giving 44.5 mpg. On 8000 miles per year and current petrol prices (April 2006) that's a saving of over £500 per year. Plus I can save on road tax and congestion charges and insurance. The biggest saving is on company car tax - check it out Vs even diesels. The car is much roomier then the BMW and costs slightly less (mine is the T spirit model) and has automatic, sat nav and bluetooth which the BMW did not. On the downside the plastics are not a patch ... W195SPE 07.04.2006 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: helpfulReview of Toyota Prius Hybrid 1.5 VVT-i Similar Cars Product Information Related tags Compare products Gift ideas Cars similar to BMW 316ti » Rate it now bmw mini Race Track Buy now for only £34.00 18 Car reviews bmw 116 BMW 1 Series - Hatchback - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed A ... 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Shopping » Report a new item Item 1 to 6 out of 6 Show latest products sort by Popularity | Car name | Car rating | Price | Date Compare BMW 316ti BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Petrol - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport (On Ciao since: 08/2002) User reviews (2) Cheapest Offer£ 5,638.00 Postage & Packaging: refer to website BMW 3-Series 316ti ES 3dr Auto Availability: Swindon £5,638.00 View price > 1 Offer Compare BMW 318ti compact (On Ciao since: 01/2002) This product has not yet been reviewed. Rate it now Write a review Compare BMW 318tds BMW 3 Series - Hatchback - Diesel (On Ciao since: 01/2002) User reviews (1) Read review 1 Review Compare BMW 323ti BMW 3 Series - Hatchback - Petrol (On Ciao since: 03/2003) User reviews (1) Read review 1 Review Compare BMW 325tds compact (On Ciao since: 09/2002) This product has not yet been reviewed. Rate it now Write a review Compare BMW 316g BMW 3 Series - Hatchback - Petrol (On Ciao since: 11/2001) This product has not yet been reviewed. Rate it now Write a review Compare products (*) Reviews by Ciao members 1 Car Reviews of BMW 3 Series Compact » what a car Advantages: stylish,great engine that purrrs,fantastic drive.Disadvantages: not alot in se model. ...1.8 engine in the new bmw 316ti se compact sounds so good for a start & feels more like a 2.5 engine. Just got this car in topaz blue with full black leather interior & i love it. Before this car i owned the old bmw 318tds compact which was also a good car, but lacked in style compared to my new compact It drives like its on rails.It has got everything i need & more including the following: -air con -cd player -cruise control -full alarm & ... smellywelly 17.04.2004 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of BMW 316ti Road HandlingComfortLooks Ride of your Life Advantages: Never lets me downDisadvantages: Fuel guzzler, service cruncher and not a family car A womans point of view for a fab car that has 5 wheels just like most of the others!! Having saved for this car, I finally own one! in blue. which is obviously important. After having Fiestas and Novas all my life, I now have a car that has a smooth ride, 5 gears and eats petrol like its going out of fashion. plus costs an arm and leg to fill the tank with juice (aprox £65 now) If I can get 30miles to a gallon, then its a good day, or if its a bad ......26 to the gallon. With a computerised dashboard to rely on and a service system that tells me when its due for a over priced service or a extortionatley priced service, you can guarantee it starts first time every morning, come rain or shine, I can guarantee that I enjoy driving it and get noticed when doing so and you can guarantee that I would have another one, just the same as I have been so impressed with every detail of the car.. For me its ... smallopals 20.09.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of BMW 318tds Road HandlingComfortLooks BMW 323ti Advantages: compactDisadvantages: too common ...controls) Sports ... well BMW is a trusted brand! But overall trusting a brand like BMW, u know u have spent money well, this german mad machince is literally like said before the ultimate driving machine. I would love to have one of these, especially how good it can be with the fuel. But from the dazzling red dash, to its comfortable seating, this really is a good choice! people who have never had a BMW before should always start with this model! ... xxChadxx 08.03.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of BMW 323ti Road HandlingComfortLooks bmw is the best Advantages: good lookDisadvantages: low mileage i like this car because it is very good car. it has nice look . it has good comfort level . it gives very good mileage . it is very cheap in price. it look latest . i own this car from last 4 months . it has good comfort level. their is also an security alram . it is really a good car it is mostly look like a sports car . it also have a power steering. ydhnnjh dfhduyf ygsy w idji ui nd u n u u j u n u m uh j n j n y mj j ju j m k k i k ju jk m jk ......rssd dtgabdh suaudgd dasudhda csdshgd d uwdbad dsyd ddydasasycs dsuasbasu sdy du dua u sdua cjd fud uid dudd ydnwdysd s ysdmyeew scusfjencusd wrufemfu ruie feuifmefier83ekfdjf d i r if f i m if fie i e fki ytdwjdwuux i widksj 7 i 8 i meia, sidwr ek ermdfk edmdfma s fkdw ydnm ewd swd swd good car ... badman123 02.08.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: not helpful Review of BMW 316i Road HandlingComfortLooks BMW 3 series: compact all the way... Advantages: Great buys at the momentDisadvantages: Will be replaced in 2005 ...huge price tag. A BMW 3 series probably doesn't say cheap to most people but I have just purchased the BMW 1.6 ES special edition for £16, 495 including metallic paint. What do you get for your money? With this special edition I have got a 1.8 litre engine with 150 BHP. Standard features of this car include: Air conditioning (manual) CD Player 162 alloy wheels Electric front widows M3 steering wheel and gear stick (no controls) Sports suspension ......to the gallon combined. BMW official figures are 50.4 combined. What else is available? I have just seen and driven the new 1 series that is being released by BMW on the 18th Sep 21004 and I have to say that the 1 series will prove competition for the 3 series which some may think is relatively old and not quite so stylish in design. However, the basic one series is around £16 for the base 1.6 edition and does not include half of the extras that ... nickjj78 07.09.2004 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of BMW 316i Road HandlingComfortLooks More popular products » Ariel Excel Gel Actilift Biological great cleaning power, smells nice, gentle to skin (*) Tissot Watch T0084174406100 Blue Witch Novelty Mugs Crockery Black Vase - Prurient Alternative - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Load - Distributor: Forte - Released: 05/09/2005 - 604197107223 Scalextric C2840 Honda F1 2007 Formula One Car Race Track Epson Stylus Photo PX810FW Kenwood FP 620 Food Preparation - Food Processor - Plastic - Maximum Wattage:700 - Volume of Bowl:2.9 Band Hero (Wii) Soundtrack, multiplayer abilities and calibration (*) Hotpoint MSZ 806 DF Refrigerators - Freestanding - Energy Efficiency: A - Total Capacity: 490 litres Proper Cassette Rear BMX Wheel BMX Wheels - Rear Meeow And The Little Chairs - Sebastien Braun Fiction - Children's - ISBN13: 9781906250874 Macneil BMX Stem Bolts Bike Stem (*) Reviews by Ciao members Gift ideas » Ford Transit FT 100 Euroline Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI Saloon Rover 25 1.4 Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Fiat Punto 1.4 16v Mazda3 1.6 Hatchback Renault Clio 1.2 16v '); move_sticky_fullsize(); //]]> About Us - Jobs - Advertise with Us - Press - Become a Partner - Our Shopping Partners - Ciao Quality Seal Ciao Deutschland - Ciao France - Ciao Italia - Ciao España - Ciao Nederland - Ciao Sverige - Bing Shopping Site Index - Product Index - Ciao Charts - Most searched products © 2010 Ciao GmbH || UK Car Road Test BMW 316 Ti Compact 2002 Movie Clips of this Car Exterior Movie Interior Movie Available as a three door hatchback. hence a big sporty Golf class competitor. That's VW and not Tiger Woods. The BMW Compact car is expensive. You can get a lot more in sheer body weight per pound spent with other BMW models. Why? Because. Small is cute! Small is cool! Small is simply a Compact. 'BMW' that is. And the BMW badge sells! This model is the so called 316, well, not entirely as it has a 1.8 engine. And why does it have a Ti badge when it's not a turbo? Beats us so in this case , all will not be revealed. Our opinion of this compact car is as follows. The Compact appeared at the tail end of the last century, or if you prefer and think it sounds less ancient,in 1999 to be precise, and has since been facelifted into this model with its modern round headlamps and wing shaping to add fine detail to this small member of the BMW stable. Externally, the Compact has quite a few features which make it both a typical BMW and different to other marques. The rear light lenses were evidently before their time. This style of lighting is now very popular in the aftermarket sector for most current makes. The front lamps are also very distinguished managing to be both aggressive and smart and the prism shape also disperses and focuses the light very well. The rear of the car has a modest boot spoiler and the bonnet has the standard kidney shaped grille almost like a standardisation flag that flys for current Beemers. Makers have to try very hard to make a model both acceptable, wind efficient and still appealing to the eye. There are some who seem to put a face to their cars to add personality. If this is the case, then this one looks a little angry, giving what looks like a frown. Or am I simply being too imaginative? Inside, this little car is typically BMW in looks; the seats are robust and not very exciting to look at, in fact, the rear seating is simply boring and devoid of any features. They are very comfortable however, and give great upright support even though I still find them particularly hideous. The adjustment to the side seems very antiquated and visibly excessive for their application. The dash is similar to a Tissot watch. It is not a Tag and it's not a Timex. It's simply in the middle and acceptable. It does keep the instrumentation clear and accurate and appears not to have aged. The clocks have, for some time, been fitted in very similar guise to the 3 and 5 series. Even the BMW LT motorcycle has instrumentation clocks which appear to have originated from the Compact BMW 3 series range. As with all BMW models, the specification is not outstanding in the base models, you can almost double the cost of purchase price new if you fit too many extras to your car and the Compact range is no exception. This car had wheel covers and not alloys, no front fogs and not a great deal of goodies to entertain yourself with. Considering the cost price, it's a little extraordinary that BMW manage to sell any, bearing in mind that the market sector is one of the most competitive. It is no secret that BMW margins are greatly improved when the sales invoices are loaded with options. BMW would tempt you with the fact that you could make your new car unique. Why can't they still be unique and start from a higher spec level? Alloy wheels are not surely any more expensive than steel rims complete with plastic covers. Simple switch. Ample cooling. Effective, if not modern. The car tested ha air con which was a very simple affair without the frills of climate control or LED lighting. Just air con operated by means of a grey switch on a grey dash. The lighting switches are beyond unmistakable and very clear with their intent. Yes, they too are grey. The stereo is also grey. It is the BMW Business series and the sound is very good for standard fitment. The speakers are fitted front and rear and the sound system is adjustable to give a good sound whether listening to Chopin or The Clash. This car was fitted with the option of a multi play CD player in the boot which operated well from the stereo unit. A good feature with the juke box is that it is pretty useless to a thief as the unit will only work in another BMW. Hence. they are not generally stolen which all helps with insurance premium renewals (allegedly though its hard to find any evidence when shopping for a quote). In general, BMW stereos can be quite unreliable. The FM frequencies have amplifiers fitted in the rear panels, sending the signal from the rear screen forwards to the juke box. I have had experience on more than a few occasions of the FM modulation being of poor quality, especially when the heated rear window is switched on. When they fail they are very small and likely very cheap to make, but only BMW sell them and they are as expensive as any other after market unit which, of course, will not work in a BMW. Cigarette Lighter Electric Mirrors Electric Windows front Radio Cassette Adjustable Steering Column Head Rests (front & rear) Height Adjustable Drivers Seat Height Adjustable Seat Belts Driving BMW cars is generally a pleasure and the Compact is not an exception. The engine and gearbox are longitudinally mounted, giving drive to the rear wheels. This, in my opinion, adds to the feel and tremendously to the character of the drive. It also gives this little car great balance and superb traction. The car is badged as a 316 yet the engine is 1796cc. The 318 version simply kicks out even more bhp. This model has a modest 116bhp delivered from this 4 cylinder all-aluminium unit. Turn the key and start the car cold and the engine is noisy with gas re-circulation and general exhaust noise. It quickly quietens down, though, and become acceptable. Once warm, it idles very sweetly indeed for a four cylinder unit. Revvy 16V technology. Simpler than it looks. Driving the car is engaging. Turn the key and the electronically controlled thoroughbred (or, at least, cousin of one) comes enthusiastically to life. Depress the very light and easy clutch, select a very slick and easy first gear slowly, release the clutch with moderate accelerator pressure and you're off. Even a poor learner driver could drive this car well. Once rolling along, you do notice that the engine is quite positive and prepared for whatever you request of it. The accelerator is quite a long travel; if you depress it for a distance and long enough for the rpm to climb over 4,000, it executes its task very well, providing plenty of performance and lively acceleration. The Compact is light with a good power to weight ratio. It is very smoooooth. In my opinion, much smoother than any Toyota VVTi or Honda VTEC, giving much more torque when spinning slowly and coming to life when exposed to high rpms. I find most high revving engines to be a little coarse and even rough and unbalanced. Not this one; it must have been produced by a silk worm's relative. The gearbox is also excellent. The selection is ultra smooth without any unnecessary force being required for any forward gear. Reverse does require a little push to prevent accidental selection of first gear. The combination of the gearbox and engine is very credible indeed. From the engine, through the gearbox, down through the prop shaft and into the diff, it's all craftwork - no shudders or imbalance effective and positive. Standard BMW trademark stuff. Service Interval Insurance Group Safety Rating Smog Rating 15000 11 Not Available Band (C) Engine BHP CC Fuel Inj. 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 116 1796 Yes Cyl Camshafts Valves/cyl Compressor 4 Double 4 None Top Speed 0 to 60 BHP per Tonne 122mph 10.9seconds 85 MPG@Urban MPG@Cruise MPG@Speed Fuel Type 29.1mpg 53.3mpg 40.9mpg Unleaded Kerb Weight Tow Weight Length Width Height 1375kg 1260kg 426cm 194cm 138cm Boot Seats/up Boot Seats/Down Seats 300 Litres 1100 Litres 5 BMW are outstanding manufacturers of motor cars and the technology used in the modern ranges is second to none. Combine the size of this car with the all round independent suspension, powerful ABS braking and an intricate steering and suspension system and you are guaranteed a fabulous carriage. Well, not entirely as not everybody would enjoy the drive. It's firm and very receptive and some folk don't like driving cars that are so reactive. I think, personally, that it is frankly admirable. The car is balanced better that a market trader's scale, it has road holding better than a train and it is more manoeuverable than a London taxi on account of the rear wheels giving the drive, and the front being left to focus on the steering, stopping and the road holding. The Compact is very stable at low and high speeds. In the city it is civil and at speed, on the motorway or open roads, it's very capable of excess velocity whilst staying calm. When accelerating it keeps very level without pitching front to rear. Around corners it is sure-footed and precise. This model does not have the bhp to really challenge the setup but it would take a whole lot more to do so, even in its standard dress code. Stopping this car is like any other BMW, the brakes are very powerful but you do need to take part and apply quite firm pressure to the middle pedal which must be a German trait because the steering is the same. Whilst most makers are fitting city steering and progressive steering which take away all driving sensations, BMW are keeping it real. You get fabulous feedback and inspiring confidence to drive faster and draw pleasure from your journey. Cars are made better every year, taking away any sensation of speed and road conditions, thus reducing engine, road, suspension, wind and tyre noises. The cars are also made to perform with minimum driver input or ability which is all very well if you simply commute daily and your name is Daisy, in which case you should use the train. Cars are machines that can be used as an assertion of fun and gratification but this is not achieved by removing the task of driving them and the BMW technicians should be greatly credited. This Compact, like others, does remove the sense of speed with reduced wind and tyre noise as well as giving the driver great feedback and a heartening sense of stability. Automatic Stability Control Catalytic Converter Disc Brakes Front & Rear Halogen Head Lights Height Adjustable Headlight Aim Independent Suspension Intermittent Wash Wipe Power Assisted Steering Rev Counter Service Level Indicator Traction Control Wheel Covers Safety features are constantly improving and BMW are in line with other makes, moving at a great rate of knots with improvements. The Compact has airbags everywhere - the driver's is small and not obtrusive at all, the front passenger airbag is very well concealed above the glove box and the windscreen pillars are home to even more. The pillars remain admirably slim unlike the current fashion for big thick girder like objects fitted to many cars. This gives good visabilty benefits, as well as seductive looks. On impact, the car would be like November 5th but better with than without. The car has side impact protection which is basically strengthening bars running through the doors and quarter panels. The chassis or body is designed to absorb impact from a multitude of directions, the body itself being designed to provide structural strength from impact. Very clever indeed and extremely beneficial in the event of any high speed impact. For a small car the rear seats are equipped with three 3-point seat belts and three head rests for passenger comfort and anti whiplash protection. As with most cars, though, I find the centre rear headrest restricts the rear vision through the mirror. Security on all current BMW cars is excellent. Strong door locks, active alarm systems and complicated immobilisers secure your car and protect it from unwanted users so that stealing one is very difficult' Therefore, you need to have a key to drive one away. Which is great if you own one but the Compact is not exactly top dog in a thief's selection box so you are likely not to experience any problems. Therefore, any potential thief would need to mug or burgle you to take your car away. Or simply be a member of the BMW franchised network and that in itself provides a thought to consider - just call into any franchised BMW dealer, pass over your ignition key and all of your car's information is there on computer - reg number, VIN number, key details etc, and that means a lot of people have access to your car's security details. There only has to be one or two with criminal friends offering rewards for keys and the car you own could be gone as quick as it takes you, the owner, to start it. Alarm Antilock Braking System Central Locking Deadlocks Engine Immobiliser Front Side Air Bags Front Twin Airbags High level brake Light Locking Fuel Cap Pre Tensioned front Seat Belts Rear Seat Belts Fitted Side Impact Protection Visible Identification Number So what do I think of this Compact BMW? Starting with its best attribute - it drives superbly. It's also well balanced and offers great driver feedback and is reasonably credible in looks. And that's about it for me, personally. It is better than most Jap cars in its class but I can think of many European cars I would prefer. This 1.6 Ti would set you back as much as a 1.8T Audi Sport A3 which would out perform it with ease. In my opinion, the Audi looks much better and offers the same street credibility. Then there is the legendary Golf GTi range. A GT 130bhp diesel drives better than this Compact and costs incredible amounts less to run and service, plus the Golf costs less to buy and keeps its value comparably. The boot is spacious with the spare wheel being a space saver, allowing more room for the weekly shopping Even the multi play CD is neatly stored away in the NS rear quarter panel. And so to the conclusion: It performs very well in all conditions and is very reliable and fuel efficient. I accept this point and if that is what you like, then you will like this car and I can't disagree with you. However, I will add that I cannot justify the cost price and the exorbitant service costs from the BMW franchised dealerships. Labour rates of £1 per minute are clearly a rip-off and charges for lubricants and filters match the labour prices. Acquire a fault light on your dash and BMW will charge you £45 plus VAT just to plug in the diagnostics which is another rip-off as the time taken is 5 minutes! It takes longer to write the problem down than it takes to plug in the ODBC equipment. I know that most other recognised marques are similar and that companies need to be profitable. I also know that I can afford to pay these kind of charges but still feel very bitter at the thought of doing so as this Compact is a non-specialsied car. I am insurgent about owners clubs and anything which may tie me to one product. I don't want to be part of the BMW team; I want to buy a car, not the badge. I accept that some do want this kind of relationship with the car makers but I have to ask why? This considered, I would choose another car and not a Compact. If this was an M5 or similar class, I could be more accepting of the total package along with the costs. BUT it's a Compact and better and worse in many ways to it's rivals. 12 V Accessory Power Point Colour Coded Bumpers Colour Coded Mirrors Digital Odometer Exterior Side Mouldings Heated Rear Window Tinted Windows Click here to access specifications for over 30,000 UK cars. Car information and car pictures. Many more used car road tests. For all BMW cars specifications and data from: www.ukcar.com click here. UK Car Road Test BMW 316 Ti Compact 2002 UK Car Road Test Keywords: hatchback sports316 Ti Compact || FT Motors Ft Motors Home Used Cars About Us Contact Us BMW 316TI COMPACT Back to listing Registered: Feb 2004 Mileage: 56,000 miles Body Style: Coupe Fuel: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: MET GREY Price: £4,650 €5,534* check VRT Specification includes: Mot'd, 18" Mv2 alloy wheels, Boot spoiler, Cd player, Electric windows and mirrors, Front fogs, Central armrest, Black cloth interior, Twin airbags, Leather steering wheel and gear knob, Remote central locking, 2 Keys, Excellent condition inside and out CALL US NOW ON: 028 9262 2055 077 3149 1866 077 9353 5147 077 6088 3456 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson. *The Euro price is shown for guidance only and is based on current exchange rates which are liable to change. 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