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Used 2018 BMW 3 Series for sale
BMW 3 Series TOP SPEC CREAM INTERIOR AUTO
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€18,500
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
A 2018 3 Series saloon will be the F30-generation facelift before the G20 changeover, and petrol automatics are commonly paired with BMW’s 8-speed automatic and 2.0-litre turbo petrols (popular 320i/330i engines). Petrol models avoid diesel-specific DPF/EGR headaches but can show high-pressure injection / ignition-coil or turbo-related faults on higher-mileage cars; the ZF 8-speed is smooth but costly to repair if neglected, so recorded gearbox oil service is a useful sign.
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history — look for crisp, smooth shifts and no hesitation or sudden downshift flares; ask if gearbox oil was changed.
- Engine oil leaks, oil level and unusually high consumption (valve-cover, oil-filter housing and PCV area are common leak points).
- Turbocharger and boost performance — no loud whine, no excessive smoke on start or acceleration, and steady boost delivery.
- Suspension and bushings for knocks or creaks at low speed and check for uneven tyre wear (weary bushes/struts are common at this age).
- Electrical items: iDrive screen responsiveness, parking sensors/camera, and the electric handbrake operation (known to be flaky on some examples).
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
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