1985 BMW 3 Series 325E review from North America
"Cheap, fast, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The on-board computer lights went out, but were a cheap fix.
The leather seats are worn, but not as much as you would expect from a car from this genre or mileage.
Other than routine service this car has not had many problems.
General comments?
The 2.7 liter 6 cylinder is peppy and responsive considering its 4,500 RPM red-line. Gas efficiency and power in one nice package. Car achieves 25 miles per gallon, not too bad for a 6.
The handling is very nice on this car, easy to take exit ramps at 60 miles per hour without any fear of the rear-end coming out from under you.
I would definitely recommend this car to anyone.
Recommended reviews
| Good engine, bad past owners |
|
| A disappointing foray into the European auto market |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 234300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255200 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Achieva |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2003 |