BMW 318ti - D4A drive and review

The Bimmer is back and it's the star of the first ever D4A drive and review!
We take the BMW 318ti on a drive on some amazing mountain roads to see what it can do.
My review skills get put to the test as I take a detailed look into the BMW's engine, handling performance, looks and sheer germanness . Yes, it's a word.
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[@dandunlap4941]

this compact looks great! those M3 front bumpers make the front end look so much better. loved the video, even if you did call my car boring, haha

[@d4a]

Lol I did say from a project car perspective :) because it's pretty much stock. I would love to see if some slightly meaner cams would wake up that engine a bit. But all in all a really impressive car.

[@allaboutroofing2]

It's the most fun you can get for a boring car. 😉 It's so boring I have about 3 or so people per month ask me if I want to sell it and a few comments a week saying nice car car bruh! or something along those lines. I have a $70K truck that gets less compliments and never once has someone asked to buy it.

[@m4tt0k33f3]

I have a '98 318ti and the best aspect is the confidence in handling. Great feedback from the steering wheel.

[@allaboutroofing2]

I concur. Also versatility. Not many small cars you can haul a regular sized washer or dryer in it and shut the hatch. I've won a few bets about if something will fit or not.

[@scooterbob4432]

I also have the silver 1998 318ti automatic with 68,500 original miles. It needs some minor interior cosmetic job but I still drive it everyday with no major problems so far.

[@allaboutroofing2]

@@scooterbob4432 what's the power like on a automatic? Mileage? I partial to the manual, but curious how it does otherwise.

[@scooterbob4432]

@@allaboutroofing2 The 4 cylinder engine is 1.9 liters with 140 horsepower. With the automatic transmission, acceleration is slow until 3,000 rpm. Buy the manual instead of the automatic if available in your location.

[@KollinsPlays]

I had a similar view of the BMW, and it's drivers and then I was talked into a deal on one. I've owned American and Japanese cars and driven many others. BMWs are a different beast. They are quiet when you want them to be, but they make their distinct engine sounds when you push them. They inspire confidence in acceleration, breaking and handling, but are comfortable and ergonomic enough for getting groceries or long road trips. The maintenance can be finicky, but they aren't impossible to work on and there's an overall sense that it was all engineered to work well. Dang, I sound like a BMW commercial.

[@allaboutroofing2]

Well said. You should look into that commerical thing. They might hire ya.

[@XMcBainXUSA]

I have had a few of these, I love this car for so many reasons. Among them, are the utility, and the simplicity of the car to use and work on. Most of all this car is SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE! Just expect the windows to break all the time. Fixing mine is a yearly service item, they never fail to fail.

[@Pod-e4m]

used to have a 318ti.... really great car.

[@Bredmirror]

Almost 1 year ago I bought a 318ti as well. Fun little car and relatively simple easy to work on.

[@beyondoasis8356]

One my favorite cars I had. Silver, perfect leather seats, HIDs, excellent. Then the power windows failed repeatedly on both sides and the door panel clips are such a fucking pain omg. Bought bulk from some guy who makes them cause you have to buy the entire door panel. The black trim coming loose was frequent too. Took the best care I possibly could and sold it when it hit around 170k miles and started knocking. Thing nickel and dimed me to death.

[@placeholdername3206]

The compacts have sort of become cool in the last few years. If we go back 15-20 years ago, people in the E36 or just BMW community HATED these. Mostly cause you would drive past someone and see "Ohh, and E36" and then you'd pass them and see that amputated rear end and go "Ewww". They also have weak engines except for the straight six version, which is pretty rare.

[@Exekutioncro]

Especially the 323ti is becoming a peoples favorite. Its an excellent car for track.

[@zackula1]

First video I checked out on your channel. Got my thumbs up for sure. You and I have the same perception of German automobiles. However, the 318ti has my interest because it's the exception... Compared to other 3 series people say the snubby back makes it look less appealing. To me, it simply doesn't look quite as pretentious as other bimmers. Thanks for the review. I hope to see more

[@m4tt0k33f3]

The hatchback is great if you're a cyclist... I can just put down the rear seats, take off the bike's front wheel, and it fits nicely

[@pussygalore5947]

One of the most sporty, fun and economical BMW's ever made....sold my original M Sport and regretted it so much, I bought another 5 years later. Prices for clean examples are going up, especially with manual transmission ( 80% were automatics ).

[@REALSlutHunter]

Any stock M42 & M44 Engine got a racing exaust manifold :) (not those crapy show things where any pipe got a different lenght like the stock ones) that's why the throttle response is so good, and why they rev so fast. The M42 & M44 in the E36 use the BMW Disa System. There are basically 2 different intake manifolds. One small for low revs, and one big for high revs. That's why the engine puls from 1500-2700 very fast and then again from 4300 to 5500

[@kovacsotto3165]

Relly nice review! You did great! Cheers from Hungary!!!

[@atomictrix]

Favorite BMW I have ever owned. Fast four cylinder. Good on gas perfect.

[@Foxxninja]

Every thing is made out of shit, but it sounds good without the annoying tubes that make it quiet, and take up a lot of space. Overall decent car 😃

[@allaboutroofing2]

@@Foxxninja what are you comparing to that a 318ti is made of shit? I think they aren't perfect but above average. Mine is 25 years old and looks like new on the inside minus a worn bolster on the driver's seat. Mechanically it's the most reliable sporty car I've had. My shift knob broke and the wind regulators suck, but hey nothing is perfect.

[@TrashPandaPirate]

13:25 aww he’s calling me a good driver.... 13:34 iiiii knew there was an insult coming 🤣🤣🤣

[@onyren85]

Good review ! Keep up the good work !

[@recyclespinning9839]

Very good review , I'm looking at one here in USA. Not many here in the USA. I line the hatch and looks well balanced. I will see when I test drive .

[@Menticid_]

the compact is soooo much sexy

[@delerium75]

The sheep...LOL. Nice review though. I never had much respect for these as I always thought they weren't enough car but I think you may have helped turned the tides a bit...sounds like it's still an entertaining ride.

[@d4a]

It really is a lot more than I expected. Give one a try if you get a chance.

[@woodyunderwood2828]

It's a Club Sport modified a bit. I had a real one 1995.

[@linchester8464]

Haha the close caption says the engine noise is music. Very true Haha even appaluse XD

[@d4a]

Haha awesome!

[@linchester8464]

I wonder what are the prices of the E46 M3 in your region. Not to worry, your driving and review video is a nice change from all the build guide videos

[@d4a]

Hmm..I haven't seen one for sale in a while. But the prices vary a lot depending on mileage and condition. The las one I remember was around 40.000$, but that was around 4 years ago. Thanks, glad you liked the review.

[@linchester8464]

driving 4 answers yea those E46 are still holding value. Not sure if you ever played Need For Speed. One of the most iconic game car was the E46 M3 but it wasnt any normal M3 but a race spec M3 called the M3 GTR. It was the hero car in Need For Speed Most Wanted. Another youtuber is slowly building up his M3 to look like the game car.

[@linchester8464]

driving 4 answers kzbin.info/door/wP9uXrxsYPdCPngDPc1o4g Here is his channel. You can check him out

[@Gregor7677]

Good review. Have a 318ti.

[@greenneon7314]

I love your videos and also have a project AW11 with a 20v blacktop 4age. I have also been picking up one of these 318ti BMWs as a second project car since it's relatively easy to drop any BMW 6 into including the twin turbo modern ones, so maybe as a project car the 318 is not so boring.

[@d4a]

I didn't say the car was boring as a project car. I said the car is boring from a project car perspective in the state it's in right now, as it's pretty much stock :) Every car can be a fun project car. This is a really good car, and with the right mods it can be outstanding.

[@ltserge3226]

cool video

[@Boz1211111]

Car doesnt seem to have stock exhaust and im surprised you said that you cant hear the engine much in the cabin.. Maybe we dont compare it to the same standard but imo you really feel the engine in 318ti. I would call it quiet up to 80km/h, it starts to be louder towards 110kmh, but above that you really hear its revving

[@REALSlutHunter]

it's because the door cardboard from that Ti is untouched and not fallen apart xD Any Longship owner know the famous door cardboards and famous electric windows arms ;-)

[@gamma-qh5yv]

my friend is selling their ‘97 318ti now... but it’s auto :( would love to eventually pick one of these up. How did you feel about the suspension?

[@_nickyi]

Are the rear seats the same as the coupe? I’m guessing that’s where these seats came out of.

[@dbdcamacho]

ey can you show your video equipment I'm starting on car videos under my channel but need to know what are the basics for the inside of the car equipment, nice review

[@d4a]

For filming inside the car I use a Delkin devices suction cup mount with two suction cups and my Nikon d3300 or my gopro for longer sequences without talking. Audio is just a Olympus lapel mic, costs 15$ on eBay. I also use a Rode videomicro mic sometimes.

[@lixtronicgarage9156]

xsara vts review ad dođeš u hr? odličan video, osobno sam fan e36 i volio bi coupea sredit jednog dana

[@d4a]

Lixtronic Garage Ide review xsare 100% :) hr medju prvim destinacijama cim mr2 bude spremna :)

[@lixtronicgarage9156]

Jedva cekam vidjet mr2 u pogonu :D

[@willsta21]

Is ‘feel’ the only descriptive word you know?

[@craigmabbit89]

Bosna? :D kul

[@JDMGarageMostar]

Awesome video bro, you should totally do more of these! It's me btw @NarisDRIFT I made a new channel and started uploading!

[@d4a]

Thanks man! Good luck with your new channel I will definitely check it out.

[@Boz1211111]

*sees number plate Hello from Croatia

[@d4a]

Yo! Pozdrav :)

[@ariyapol1111]

Did I see a S14 EVO swap?

[@PrinceYanelbg]

Did the item come stocked? Or aftermarket ? ( seats and bumbers)

[@vinzentlohberger8685]

The rear bumper as shown was available in all cars with the M-package optioned. The front bumper without the painted bars in the cantral grille segment and added black matte lip was only available on M3s. Another front bumper wich looked very similar was provided with the M-package option for lower end models. The side skirts as shown are the standart option, altough the german exclusive 323ti SLE (Sport Limited Edition) recieved M3 Side skirts which look a bit more fancy. The mirrors are M-GmbH exclusive. they were only available on the M3 models or in the top of the line 323ti SLE. Normally they would be a square design. The Seats are 100% M3 exclusive, i think the earliest models of the e36 m3 didn't even have those. They're called "vader" seats in the community. The steering wheel was offered in the earliest of early M3s (and all other e36s i think) and soon was replaced by a much sportier 3-spoke design which was also available in all models with the M-Package ordered. The shift knob i think was not a factory option back then, but it is a very nice shift knob wich was introduced in the late 1990s early 2000s and is still available in the most modern of modern bmws with manual gearboxes. The 323ti SLE seems to be the one everyone wants to imitate. It's got the M3 exterieur, there's some exclusivity as the name suggests, it's got a beefy 2,5L inline-6 wich is indestructable (mines on over 300.000km without hiccups as of now), sounds amazing and is easily modified to bring 190-200hp to the table (intake manifold swap 250€). get them while there hot, prices for good ones are exploding lately.

[@mariospantouvanos4645]

Needs Mtec steering wheel!

[@d4a]

Marios Pantouvanos It's on the list of planned upgrades :)

[@kize32]

BMW shifter is shit for sporty driving. Unless you upgrade it to a Z3 shifter which has 2x shorter throws

[@BulcRacClub]

BOSNAAA hahahaa samo napred

[@DigerCZ]

feel bad for the poor Škoda Felicia :(

[@d4a]

DigerCZ The Audi probably pushed it off the road :) You gotta admit that compared to the serious cars Skoda makes today, Felicia is just plain horrible and doesn't deserve much pity :)

[@DigerCZ]

it sure does look like sh*t =D ..and rides worse than 120L ( 742 in general ) But it's a cheap-ass family car from the 90s.. You have to customise it first 😎

[@REALSlutHunter]

2:13 *LOL* got the same. It's good that you dont like german cars, that's possibly one thief less from polen :p greetz from germany :p

[@freakyRunner]

The 318ti is nice but If you can try the 323ti! It is waaay better in every aspect. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@d4a]

I would love to take a 323i for a spin. The two extra cylinders would really complete the package. Grusse von DE VIER A :)