1985 BMW 3 Series 325e review from North America
"BMW 325e Pride!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown Out Speakers - Replaced with aftermarket speakers.
Busted Radio Deck - Replaced twice with after market deck.
Clutch - Raced and slammed too hard on clutch, replaced cheaply for $300.
Exhaust - Sounded better with a hole in the pipe, gave it some personality.
Starter Wire - Just died at one light about 3 miles away from home, cost $250 for parts and labor.
Seats - Leather had ripped, put some racing seats in for a more comfortable ride.
Central Locking System - Haven't fixed it yet, could be a motor problem.
General comments?
Besides being 17 years old, it is reliable. Fixing parts is annoying, but I have seen more cars need this many replacements after 5 years. I drive fast and furious, end results for a 17 year old car. It'll always need more work, but its always fun to improve on a great car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 6 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 191000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2003 |