1994 BMW 3 Series ic review from North America
"A good performance daily driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left rear light assembly open circuit on purchase, (one set of wires power all lights) Able to easily remove, take back off unit and fix.
Engine hood stud unscrewed slightly- had to drill a hole through front radiator cowling to insert long screwdriver to open hood.
Front brake air ducts are in the way of front fog light easy release switch (to change bulb) -you have to remove front under tray to access the release switch.
General comments?
Purchased as a low mileage west coast convertable example.
Handles excellent, minimal body flex for a convertble.
A little slow off the mark to 30 MPH. Mid range acceleration is good.
With the 5 speed, 43 MPG -unexpected for a performance car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 67500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jaguar Vanden Plas |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2003 |