1997 BMW 3 Series 328i review from North America
"Fast, stick to the road, but be sure to buy one in a good shape"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wipers motor broke two times and worth 300$. The second time was on the warranty.
The rack and pinion broke at 180 000 km (1200$).
Sadly most of my problems were linked with the fact that the car was wrecked 3 times (3 different owners).
Few problems with braking lights. They don't want to work well.
The screen of the onboard computer is almost unreadable.
General comments?
Very very fun to drive.
Fast.
Not cheap to run, but economical on gas on the highway. 9.5l/100km.
Stick to the road better than many sports cars.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 198000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2008 |