1999 BMW 3 Series 323iSEA review from UK and Ireland
"Flawed genius"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front discs warped and below service limit at 15000 miles.
2 safety recalls, brakes airbag.
Coolant disappears, approx 1 litre every 2 months.
Multiple airbag faults, wiring loom parts replaced continually.
Airbag main control module replaced.
Prop shaft replaced.
Wiring faults on CD changer.
Front suspension lower arms bushes replaced.
Rear suspension top mounts replaced, twice.
Rear boot interior re-sprayed 3 times
due to mastic sealant leakage.
Front electric window regulators replaced.
Slow warm up of engine, fault to be diagnosed.
Engine stalls when put in reverse, intermittent, awaiting diagnosis.
Various creaks and rattles from car interior, many fixes attempted, some successful.
Rainwater leak to front passenger footwell, modified door membrane.
Gearlever gaitor split.
General comments?
Great drivers car and handling is superb.
Very cheap to run.
Worst reliability in 15 years of BMW ownership.
Dealer backup pathetic until threats of legal action.
BMW GB offered free 4 year warranty to show confidence in its product.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2002 |