1988 BMW 3 Series 320i Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"A very sporty and solid little coupe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front passenger window motor failed at 79,000 miles.
Power steering failed at 88,000 miles.
Ignition failed at 102,000 miles.
Rear bumper started to become loose during final year of ownership.
General comments?
The 320i was, considering its age and mileage, a very reliable and solid car which also had excellent ride and handling.
Its practicality could have been better, as it only had two doors and the back seats were rather short on space.
Fuel bills and maintenance costs were relatively high.
I paid £3,000 for the 320i when it was eight years old. Three years later I sold it to a mechanic for £1,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 309 |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2006 |