1985 BMW 3 Series 316i review from UK and Ireland
"Budget Style"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One thing - The rear diff gave up. - Not financially worth repairing after that.
General comments?
A comfortable and classy car.
By no means a sports car, but a quiet and pleasant motorway cruiser.
A little heavy on the petrol, especially around town.
The rear diffs are the Achilles heel of this car. To an older BM like this, not in pristine condition, unless you have garage facilities to repair it yourself, it is not cost-effective.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Skoda Favorit |
| Date of Entry | 17th September, 2003 |