BMW 3 Series Saloon 2018 review | Mat Watson Reviews

The BMW 3 Series is a small executive saloon that boasts brilliant handling and good value for money – get Mat's verdict in our full 4K review.

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[Areku]

5 years later f30 still looks like a new model. It’s a such bargain if you go with 335i m-sport with adaptive suspension, mpe and mppk. Amazing car for $22-28k (2014-2015).

[ianmather]

I own a 330d MSport XDrive, bought it new a year ago.

I would agree with many of his comments but a couple of things he said don't quite add up;

If you don't buy the split rear seats (extra storage option) the rear seats don't drop. I didn't pick up on this when I ordered it and it's still a sore point.

Like all reviewers, he says you must get the adaptive suspension. Save your money. The standard on this and my previous 520 is great. You'd have to be doing track days or driving recklessly to need anything tighter.

Rear legroom is fine so long as the person in front is Douglas Bader.

His comments regarding tyre noise are in my experience accurate. I have 19" alloys, part of the MSport Plus pack. When I put my 18" non runflat winter wheels on, the car is much quieter.

The economy is pure witchcraft. My 3 litre six cylinder engine returns over 50mpg on a long run and averages 45 on a tank.

The car is however just about the best I have owned and to be honest, can't think of anything I'd rather use day to day.

[danielosdinia]

I bought a 320d yesterday and as a driver with 27 years of experience, I have to say this car is much better than any car ( Audi, Mercedes) I've had before. Its ride is so so pleasant.

[pcbencher]

Absolutely love my F30 330d S drive blue, I picked it up last year for only £15, 499 which was a 64 plate, 22k miles, professional media, cream leather electric heated memory seats, sun roof. With a stage 1 I still get 50mpg on a motorway cruise and 0-60 in less than 5 seconds which only 10-15 years ago was super car territory and even today is a very fast car.. faster than most cars I see on the road..

[kuddin]

Checked through the comments and no one's said it yet so here goes:

Does it come with indicators?

[asiffarooqui]

In fact I reckon you're my favourite reviewer my friend

[Robbinsffxi]

I bought the touring version 320d xdrive and it's the best car I've ever driven.

[Nitenman]

I know this video is old but to anyone buying a used one concerned with the road noise and ride quality without the adaptive suspension, this is mostly just caused by the bridgestone runflats that come fitted as standard. Put some PS4s on and it improves refinement and ride significantly.

[Wicked_RotF]

Mat hasn't aged one bit! Driving excellent cars must be the "Fountain of Youth"! Who knew?

[ukiyo]

I have a 2013 F30 335i xDrive and most people, that aren't car people, think it is a lot newer than it is, like a 2020 model. The design really is handsome and looks very modern even now.

[Moultonist]

Matt. I've got this car with the standard suspension. It's not good. Too jiggly at all speeds. I suspect you're right to say the adaptive suspension is a 'must-have'. My car has a manual gearbox and I disagree with you about the offset pedals: it's barely noticeable. The centre of the steering wheel is in line with the right hand edge of the clutch pedal so not too bad in my opinion. Keep up the good reviewing.

[confinez]

7 years with 330e F30 generations still fresh and looks new to modern cars, it ages well like a fine wine

[NotMeHere]

Can’t believe this car was first released 6 years ago! It still looks brand new.

[Sandouras]

Matt your channel has become my favourite car channel! Keep up the good work!

[arunabhawasthi]

This guy is just an amazing reviewer. Way to go, Matt.

[gevinduxrs]

3:10... Well in a country like Sri Lanka we can buy only small engines due to the huge taxes. so we really appreciate it if they make small engines with more power. so we can buy them!

[Memories-_]

Matt has definitely watched the video by CarTrottle on How To Be a BMW Driver

[adamhague]

I am looking to get a 3 series and I don’t know whether to get the 318D or 320D I know they are both well equipped and comfortable I do both long and short commuting so fuel economy is my biggest thing, is there much difference between the two fuel wise?

[highfrequency]

Feels like an expensive car lol it is expensive