1986 BMW 3 Series 325es review from North America
"Why can't BMW build great cars like this still???"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left front wheel bearing (caused form hitting a sidewalk in winter)
Driveshaft needed rebuilding-silly BMW design where the you joints cannot be simply un-clipped for the yokes.. rather they need to be cut out, and balanced on a special machine (absolutely useless measure used by many higher end manufacturers)
A/c updated form r12 to r134 when reciever/drier was replaced.
Interior fan motor replaced-common on higher mileage cars... regardless of type.
General comments?
Super car for highway travel!!! fuel economy meets many 4cyl engines when at cruising speeds.
Very easy to maintain/work on.
Last of the nimble BMW's that were loaded with options, yet simple to work on.
Watch out for timing belt replacements!!!
At 260,000kms, the original engine and trans, and clutch still performed like new!!!Even after I got rid of it, the new owner still was enjoying it!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 260000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 280000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2005 |