Need some tips! - United Bimmer Community

**the_game969** · 08-13-2007, 04:32 PM

I want to buy a BMW 318i year 1995-1997 but the Km's are pretty high,so I got a question or two.

I'm looking to buy a car with 180 000 km (not milles) is it a good idea,since I might keep the car for max 3 years.I'm trying to find any car with less then 200 000 km but it's hard but since I'm going to keep it for 3 years,is it a safe thing to do or am I going to regret my decision?

Also,I see alot of nice cars on ebay and the Km are lower but I wanted to know how much does the shipping cost for a car like the BMW 318I,I live at Montreal,Canada...

Thanks!

**RSF5** · 08-13-2007, 04:55 PM

If it has been well maintained then the car should be fine and serve you well

**Rooz** · 08-13-2007, 07:06 PM

Yes, it all depends on maintenance, BMW's can last MANY MANY kilometers if taken care of

**Dudesky** · 08-13-2007, 07:23 PM

You'll have a jump on the 6cyl versions . . they're not fast, but the 318 tends to do better as far as reliability. Assuming it was well taken care of, like the others said.

**mullethunter3** · 08-13-2007, 09:49 PM

Honestly, I bought my car - 1993 318is - with 120,000 miles on it (193000 km). I've had it for three years (same amount you want your car for). Today, it has 146000 miles (234000 km) and it runs fine. I've taken very good care of it, and so did the people before me.

My little sister's 1984 318i has more than 284000 km on it. The odometer was broke when we got it and it is still kicking.

As long as it's taken care of, it will last for longer than you need it to. Don't think that 180000 km is "high mileage".