1985 BMW 3 Series e review from North America
"Fun in summer, not so much in winter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts had to be replaced at 123000.
Brake Disks and Pads all around at 123000.
Leather and dash cracked / sun damaged.
Passenger side power window motor bad.
Oil Leak, solved with new pan gasket.
Brake lights not working in severe cold weather, still can't find the problem. After the car warms up they start to work again.
General comments?
Generally a fun car to drive in good weather. Winter driving on the other hand is not so fun. Handles very poor in snow and slush. Even rain seems to loosen handling noticeably.
Aside from the minor issues noted above, the car has been very reliable.
Not bad on gas either, highway driving nets near 30mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L 6 cylinder Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2005 |