1987 BMW 3 Series ix review from North America
"Great foul weather car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump had to be replaced 2 times early on in it's life. The BBS wheels seemed to be a little "soft" and easy to bend. (I had a "close encounter" with a curb after a spin out)
After about 100,000 miles the transmission leaked like a sieve. This was the all wheel drive model. Some "mystery" recalls that had to do with the injectors.
General comments?
Car was reasonably quick and comfortable. The traction was almost 4 wheel drive like, limited only by the ground clearance, very impressive in the snow.
Although handling is better than your average car, it s still not an F1 racer, as I learned the hard way. On really hard turns the rear wheel lifted and the front end pushed, but most people do not drive like that.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.25 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 5000 |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2004 |