1986 BMW 3 Series 325 es 2.7 from North America

Summary:

Super fun

Faults:

When I bought this car for $2500 I spent another $3000 to bring it back to reliable condition. New Nokian NRW tires all around, new battery, changed ALL fluids, new front struts, brakes, tuneup, muffler, plugs, had oil pan gasket reset. I did some minor repairs myself, new taillight gaskets, new drivers handle, replaced back interior panel added a new Blaupunkt head unit.

General Comments:

I hope I made the right decision to put all this money into this car, body is in good condition and I love to drive it. Performs like a champ, corners great, gets up when I need it too. Nice and small for the city and feels like a tank on the highway. Super clean styling and still looks like a million bucks. There is no way I could afford a newer BMW model, this was a perfect way to enjoy having a quality car at an affordable price. Has some quirks with the maintenece lights, but once you learn to ignore it all is well. I think I found a good independant BMW mechanic to help keep it going, for around $6000 I have a car that should last me another 5 yrs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th June, 2002

1986 BMW 3 Series 325es 2.7 Liter, 6 cylinder from North America

Summary:

Quality and comfort!

Faults:

Replaced clutch fan, car would overheat when left idling.

Replaced gasket along window.

Speedometer/odometer quit working, replaced speedometer head.

Driver seat had a tear in it, replaced seat material.

Replaced brake pads.

Replaced stereo speakers.

General Comments:

The car responds well, even though it is in its senior years!

Very comfortable to drive and handles like no other car I've ever driven.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th April, 2002

1986 BMW 3 Series 325 2.7L from North America

Summary:

This car is worth every penny spent on it and I intend on driving it to the max

Faults:

When I acquired the car, it was in excellent shape. There was no rust throughout the entire car, the engine was immaculate, and the handling was superb. Along with these advantages, I will also admit there have been a few problems as well.

I have noticed that the driver's side window sticks when trying to roll it down. Not a major problem, just something that can get on one's nerves a little.

For the sunroof I have had problems with the crank because it doesn't want to stay up when I am finished using the sunroof.

When I park the car and put one the parking brake, sometimes it slips out and rolls out of the driveway. Luckily, this has only happened twice before, and it might be due to my own error, but every time I use it, I pull it up all the way.

General Comments:

When I am driving this car, it is such a rush. The speed and handling are great for a car of that age. Speed wise, I have gotten it up to about 125 miles per hour, although I know it will go further.

When driving it, the sound of the E30 engine is just sheer music to my ears. The way it hums when going down the road at low speed or the way it screams when at a higher RPM, I love this engine.

My 0-60 time is under seven and a half seconds, which is great but not a surprise for the racing engine.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th October, 2001

29th Mar 2009, 14:53

If you put the small flap down with your left hand from the outside, the sunroof will close when you use the crank with your right hand. A small price to pay for perfection...Eamon

1986 BMW 3 Series 325i Special Edition 2.5i from UK and Ireland

Summary:

If you've got one this good, keep it!

Faults:

New exhaust system @ 210,000.

Coolant light stayed on all the time.

General Comments:

Bloody good car.

Picked her up at 4 years old with 14,000 on the clock for just £4500, from some old boy who couldn't drive anymore.

Totally luxury car, full leather, full electrics, ABS, PAS, on board computer, you name it she had it.

Great car until I wrapped her around the backside of a Fiesta with a tow bar, insurance write off!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd September, 2001