1989 BMW 3 Series 316i review from UK and Ireland
"This car is solid sporty, safe, and very satisfying"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch Master and slave cylinder at 100K, Radiator at 120K, Fuel pump at 170k.
General comments?
For a 1600 cc car this is very reliable reasonably nippy, handles well, and still looks as good as when it was new. It looks good even beside much newer cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 600 |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2003 |