Faults:

2 windows fell in ($252).

Power steering needed to get replaced ($900).

Control arm started to shake my car ($500).

Ashtray won't open.

Hood holding thing disappeared.

I'm getting 13.5 mpg.

General Comments:

The car is still moving, and hasn't let me down, but I'm selling it. It's already a money pit, & I've only owned it for 2 months.

My car has trouble reaching 55mph on hills. It sometimes thinks the parking brake is on when it's not.

The seats are amazingly comfortable.

My steering is a bit too heavy, but it's probably a result of the power steering needing replacement.

The car's defroster is awful and takes forever to work. The heated seats are amazing too.

I was expecting a lot more car for the money than what I really got..

Faults:

Electric seats do not recline properly.

Rear end whining.

Shaky front steering that only needed tightening.

General Comments:

Reliable car that is great on gas (25mpg average).

This car is expensive to fix, but there is no need because it never breaks.

Every single part on this car is original; even the clutch with 160k miles on it.

Great handling and performance isn't bad; I've smoke many Hondas and other small cars.

Fully loaded stock, and BMW has many great little features that on American cars you would pay a lot of money for.

Overall, the E34 is an awesome car that does not break, and you can expect it to start up everyday and not have a problem.. it just requires regular tune ups like every other car.