1989 BMW 3 Series 325i review from North America
"Powerful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car, it had been driven recklessly and slid into a ditch which damaged the front plastic air dam and front lower valance. The radiator was pushed into the fan and the fog lights were broken. Two of the windows wouldn't roll down (power) and the central locking system was inoperative.
General comments?
I fixed all the windows for nothing by cleaning them and fixing wiring.
I pulled the radiator mounts out at the car wash and drove the car home with no problems.
Later, I pulled out the fog lights and cleaned them. Now they work.
The central locking system is still undeceided as to whether it wants to work.
The car already had a cold air intake, Koni adjustable suspension, free flow exhaust, and a short shift kit on it when I bought it for 1500.00 dollars.
I've owned many sports cars from many manufacturers and there is nothing as fun to drive as this. my 325I is a four door and looks totally stock, but when I am at a light and someone is looking at my car like it's a waste, you should see their face after the light is green and I am pulling smoothly away from them. A very good car for street racing and is excellent in the curves also.
Only, thing that I wish it had is a power sunroof, the manual one is tiring.
Stock horsepower is 175
stock torque is 172 ft\lbs.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 litre inline 6 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 205000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2004 |