1985 BMW 3 Series 318i review from North America
"It a nice car.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well the glove box lock broke about 4 years ago and again this year. the door locks that lock the door open are broke. I had to repalce the voltage regulator at 600,000 miles. Driver rear wheel cylinder went out lately. both rear cv axles have been gone since I've owned it, it only causes a vibration at low RPM's.
General comments?
The car runs great at about 3,000 and on the highway it drinks little gas at 70 MPH, but at 90 it has great response in power, but it also drinks gas...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 336052 miles |
| Most recent distance | 700000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2007 |