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bmw 316 97 coupe 1.6 petrol

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  • 19-10-2012 9:45pm
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    xxXCuteypieXxx
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Hi all

    I came across above car yesterday online and i have to say its growing on me. However I not convinced its a good choice for me at the minute. I would like something bigger and sturdier and I love the idea of driving a bmw.

    Im currently driving a 1.4 01 skoda fabia and its driving me absolutely demented. Problems with the engine and whatnot :eek: I honestly cant see it lasting me to next year and I cant afford to fix it for a long time yet.

    Would the engine size, power and size of the bmw be a suitable replacement for the fabia? What are these cars like in general? Also would insurance on this be a killer for me? im a 21 year old female with 1 years no claims?

    Anyone with any information on this car good and bad I would be very grateful to hear it!

    Cheers :)
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    Supergurrier
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    If you are having trouble paying to fix problems on a 01 fabia i wouldn't touch a 97 Bmw tbh, save yourself some money and buy a BMW badge from your local dealers and look for something else


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    xxXCuteypieXxx
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭xxXCuteypieXxx


    There is a few problems with bmw as it is too. Needs new wishbones and an nct...maybe your right there money is very tight...I sthe bmw known as an expensive car to run in general?


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    -Corkie-
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    xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »
    There is a few problems with bmw as it is too. Needs new wishbones and an nct...maybe your right there money is very tight...I sthe bmw known as an expensive car to run in general?

    Whats wrong with your skoda exactly??


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    Supergurrier
    Registered Users Posts: 7,292 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Parts would in general be more then the Skoda and it's the lowest engine size model 3 series of that generation.

    If i were you i would either repair the fabia to a drivable condition or go for a 2 grand or less diesel like a peogeot 406 or even a 406 coupe if you can stretch to one, it would be ideal if it's comfort/safer overtaking and decent economy you are after.

    Coupe (Diesel) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3956775
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    406 Saloon (Diesel) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3492634
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    I came from a 1.4 Skoda Octavia as my first car so i know where you are coming from, main thing i wanted after that was more comfort and power and a nice place to be, kinda failed on the economy part though :p

    Best of luck with it


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    xxXCuteypieXxx
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭xxXCuteypieXxx


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Whats wrong with your skoda exactly??

    It needs a new timing chain, shocks, water leaks onto the floor in the back, always smells damp, cv joint is starting to go, awful knocking sound coming from it and it has a habit of overheating. Bought it last year for only 350 euro as a starter car and in fairness I didn't think I would get this long out of it tbh


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    keithsfleet
    Registered Users Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭keithsfleet


    Wouldn't touch a 316, very underpowered.
    Have to disagree on the reliability however. I drove a1996 325 coupe for over 2 years and only ever had to replace the water pump and radiator which is about the only part that ever fail on them. Went straight from that to a 1999 m3 last year and still have it, I service it regularly and apart from replacing tyres way to often I've never had an ounce of trouble.
    Day to day living though they are quite expensive.
    Parts from a dealership are very expensive but plenty of second hand parts are readily available at very good prices.


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