1985 BMW 3 Series ie review from North America
"Perfection...sheer perfection"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None other than the traditional maintenance. I have never seen a car so perfect in my life. I was expecting a few electrical problems maybe even a major engine problem, but none of the sort occurred. The performance is excellent and the turning radius isn't bad. Fuel economy is sub-par, nothing special. Seats are very comfortable, but tiring after long drives and the manual transmission shift with great ease.
General comments?
Nothing more to say than the most perfect car in the world, I know what your thinking, car from the 80's is actually good? Well this one sure is. If you have the means of picking one up, please do so as they are very pleasant.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | inline 6 (added turbo) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 300000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo GTV |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2003 |