1988 BMW 3 Series 325i euro spec cabrio review from North America
"The best bang for the buck over all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch went, replaced @ high cost.
Most components of front suspension were replaced.
Replaced spark plugs, fuel lines, redid the timing.
Replaced oil pan gasket (difficult job)
Seats are begining to show wear and tear.
Many small electrical problems.
General comments?
Don't get me wrong; I absolutly love this car. It is a sleeper car in many ways. While it won't beat a mustang; you shouldn't have any problem with any pesky rice cars. The handling is superb and the cars top speed will blow your mind (especially if it's a euro spec car!) If you take proper care of your e30 it should last forever. The maintenance costs can be draining sometimes (especially when you are in university) but overall I am definetly glad I bought this car. Very very quick off the line with loads more power than you would expect. ALWAYS SHOP ON EBAY FOR E30 PARTS! I did and I literally saved thousands.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 163000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2005 |