1986 BMW 3 Series 325 review from North America
"This car is worth every penny spent on it and I intend on driving it to the max"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I acquired the car, it was in excellent shape. There was no rust throughout the entire car, the engine was immaculate, and the handling was superb. Along with these advantages, I will also admit there have been a few problems as well.
I have noticed that the driver's side window sticks when trying to roll it down. Not a major problem, just something that can get on one's nerves a little.
For the sunroof I have had problems with the crank because it doesn't want to stay up when I am finished using the sunroof.
When I park the car and put one the parking brake, sometimes it slips out and rolls out of the driveway. Luckily, this has only happened twice before, and it might be due to my own error, but every time I use it, I pull it up all the way.
General comments?
When I am driving this car, it is such a rush. The speed and handling are great for a car of that age. Speed wise, I have gotten it up to about 125 miles per hour, although I know it will go further.
When driving it, the sound of the E30 engine is just sheer music to my ears. The way it hums when going down the road at low speed or the way it screams when at a higher RPM, I love this engine.
My 0-60 time is under seven and a half seconds, which is great but not a surprise for the racing engine.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Mediocre performance, poor reliability |
| Great |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2001 |