1997 BMW 3 Series Touring review from UK and Ireland
"Head over Heart, but not a bad compromise"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Glovebox release button- replaced with item from scrap yard.
Rear coil spring broke-easy fix
Diff' starting to hum.
General comments?
The car is impressive on the motorway, very smooth & quiet, one barely discernable squeak, not bad for 200k.
It handles like nothing else I've driven included numerous hot hatches, it just hangs on, the turn in very rapid, but secure and when the back breaks away it's very predictable.
Seats are shocking... mine are leather & they are far too wide, you slide about during even the most tame of cornering (I'm 6ft 3!)
Engine needs revving, but once over 3500rpm it makes up for it's slug like nature prior to that.
Generally the car is a 'head buy' rather than a 'heart buy' it's practical & relatively quick, but ultimately doesn't excite unless you hammer it everywhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 323i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 201000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Corrado |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2005 |