1989 BMW 3 Series 325i review from UK and Ireland
"A fabulous sports saloon except when it rained"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS light frequently came on when pulling away form rest particularly when pulling away with the front wheels turned. Think it may have been the check circuit getting confused due to the different wheel speeds.
ABS light also came on when driving along. Cured this by cleaning the connectors under the back seat.
Rear exhaust brackets rusted through, but incredibly the exhaust never did - extremely well made exhaust.
General comments?
The best engine I have ever sat behind very smooth and fast, although you needed to have 4000rpm + showing before it got serious.
Engine was too much for the chassis especially in the wet when it was lethal - I dreaded driving it in the wet. My later BMW's have much better wet weather manners.
Cockpit a bit cramped for my 6ft 2in frame.
Extremely well made with meticulous attention to detail.
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 325 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Visa |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2004 |