1986 BMW 3 Series I review from North America
"Awsome!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leak in radiator, brakes, belts, hoses, clutch linkage, coolant indicator switch, sunroof crank, odometer at 318000 miles-THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO... current mileage is unknown, but A LOT.
General comments?
Great car. This car has always handled awsome, and just won't quit. It is great on turns, easy to drive. You don't have to gear down to pass (a feature they intended). Not real comfortable on long trips, but it is a performance car, not luxury. I got the car from a mechanic that was afraid of getting a ticket driving it, so he traded us for a '93 Ford Aerostar... what a deal! The problems with the car have be minor, and can be expected with the amount of miles. It has really been ragged out and overused, but it just keeps going, and runs great and strong. BMW really made a great car...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Inline 6 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 265000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 318000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2006 |