1981 BMW 3 Series 320 i review from North America
"In their day, they were the best in class"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Turn signals muffler.
General comments?
These cars are a favorite of mine-they are getting really hard to find now. mine was 1 owner & garaged until '97.If it wasn't garaged it would have big holes in the fenders, doors, quarters, & everwhere else. This is my fourth E21 3 series.
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| Should be called "the disappointing driving machine" |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | !1.8 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 167000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2005 |