1984 BMW 3 Series Reviews - Page 2 of 5

I assume you mean this car is a 325es.

I had a 1984 325e and it was outrageously reliable and fun to drive, delivered great gas mileage (on regular!), and had low maintenance costs. I wish BMW would offer more cars like this, simple yet effective, but the new 3 series has become bloated and more of an autobahn cruiser than a fun handler.

But my 325e brought me into the BMW fold, and I have owned four more including a 528i I did European delivery on.

There was no such model of 325es for 84. The 325es only started in 86.

That's why I said it was a 325e "s" It came with all the "s" features from the dealer, but they weren't titled 325es until 86 like you said. I have an 1986 325e also. These cars are great.

I have owned a 1984 e(s) for the past 22 years that has over 300,000 miles, has had the engine re-built and I've had it painted twice. It looks like a brand-new car, because I wash and wax it constantly. I bought it for $10,000, and I have MORE than gotten my moneys worth out of it. Of course the real secret to my success is a good independent mechanic (that speaks German and understands the culture). When I used to go to dealers for service, it always seemed that I would have to go back 2 weeks later because something else went wrong. Funny thing that hasn't happened since.

I don't believe the 325 was made in '83. It would be a 320 in that case.

Even though the above comment is generally true, the e30 series was in fact launched in Germany in Oct of 83.

On a side note, I am on my 2nd e30, an 88 325is. I drive it only in the summer for a few hundred miles per year... I do this to keep the seals conditioned and in great overall shape. The 325es I had before this car was very different, and was purrrffect for highway use. But when you wanted to race a Civic, forget it! those 325 e cars got lef tin the dust when running all stock gear.

IMHO, there's nothing better than a nice e30 for its' simplicity, serviceability, performance, features (for it's time), low maintenance costs (when service is done by the owner) and durability, it cannot be beat by any other Euro car of it's time!! I honestly challenge any other manufacturer to offer something comparable to this for an 80's car!!

My 1984 318i is quite simply the best vehicle I have ever owned. Currently at 491,xxx miles and running very strong for a 1.8L engine.

Other than routine maintenance (oil, brakes, exhaust, etc), the only issue I have had is rust around the wheel wells.

Everywhere I go, I get comments on what a great car this is and receive many offers to purchase it from me. I'll never sell my 318i.

I drive this car very hard, and it has never let me down. Maybe not the fastest car on the block, but loads of torque and miles of style. The designers of this vehicle should be very proud of themselves.

I get 35-40 mpg with this car on the highway, which amazes my friends.

I could go on and on about this car (and usually do), but suffice it to say that this is simply the best vehicle ever made.