1994 BMW 3 Series is review from North America
"The ultimate driving machine.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thermostat broke at 97k.
Replaced water pump pro actively at 80k.
Other than that, just normal wear items.
Repair and maintenance have averaged $44/month.
General comments?
This car is a pleasure to drive; steering, handling, engine are world class. The car is rock solid at highway speeds and overall, makes you a better driver. I would prefer to drive this 8 year old car than anything in the $15k price range, brand new or used.
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| A sporty, speedy, corner hugging, comfy, video-game-like ride |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | e36 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2002 |