1992 BMW 3 Series 325i review from North America
"The Ultimate Driving Machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump was bad when I bought the car, and had to be replaced.
The thermostat was bad and had to be replaced. Its absence caused the car to overheat quickly.
The fuses are all messed up. I cannot drive at night due to a continually blown fuse which does not allow me to turn on any of my instrument cluster or passenger side tail lights.
The driver side seat is badly worn and should be replaced.
The sunroof doesn't work, not because of the motor, but rather there is something wrong with the gears and/or rails.
The information center display displays characters which I've never seen before. When the weather is mild, you can somewhat read it, but when its above 80 degrees, forget it!
General comments?
The ride is absolutely excellent, and I love the interior.
Unfortunately, this car requires persistent keep up and if you are buying a used car make sure the previous owner had regular service or you will become very familiar with the folks at your local BMW center.
Still, nothing beats the amazing stares you get when you pass people by!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Inline-six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2003 |