Hi Noel,

Absolutely, yes. The 3 Series is a superb car and even though it is about to be replaced with an all-new generation model, it’s a competitive machine in its class. Its impending retirement might also see you bag a better deal, because dealers will be looking to shift old stock quickly before new cars hit the showrooms. The 318i is powered by the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as found in a MINI Cooper, so it’s a charismatic engine; the automatic is also a fine gearbox, so it should prove a frugal way of running a brand-new 3 Series.