Rear screen needed replacing due to leak.
Rear door central locking motor failed.
Climate control broke due to a temperate sensor in the dashboard.
Gearbox and clutch needed replacing due to rattle.
Paint on bonnet peeling away.
Both rear shock absorber replaced.
New discs and pads required all round.
Bottom ball joint worn.
One rear fog lamp doesn't work (not a bulb problem).
A noise comes from the radio cassette when playing tapes.
I like the car due to the performance and quiet and comfortable ride.
I have been disappointed by the high running costs.
The car as needed a visit to the dealer quite often.
It has needed servicing (based on the service indicator) every 7000 miles which is nearly twice a year for me.
Including the visits to the dealer for gearbox and clutch problems, this is quite a lot for such a reliable car!
Could do with a little more information. The service interval is regulated not just by the mileage, but how hard you drive the car. Disks and pads all-round is not exceptional (I would expect to replace them from time to time).
When you say expensive to run, what do you mean? Fuel consumption, insurance, consumables etc.
Did you purchase a "good one" in the first place?
I am currently in the process of purchasing a 328i Convertible, I will add my review when I have some data/opinion.
I suffered all and more of these faults on a year 2000 728i a few years ago; window rubbers rotted, electric motors failed, climate control never worked, ABS control module went (£1200 to replace!) various trim fell off, radio amp broke (£800 to replace!), wiring fault in the lamp control module causing dull taillights... many more faults but can't think right now... VERY overrated cars, just like all german stuff.
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