1987 BMW 3 Series 325 review from North America
"A good looking reliable bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The signals and lights burn out constantly.
There is also a prevalent problem with blown exhaust gaskets.
Otherwise, the car is great and very reliable.
General comments?
The car is not very fast at all, and I spend a lot of money on it just to get it to compete with standard Japanese cars. However, I love the body style and the interior, and the car was very easy to acquire parts for.
It handled great and had decent top end power, but was lacking in the shifting and braking departments.
All in all, the car was great though. Overall, I would give it an 8.
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| This car is worth every penny spent on it and I intend on driving it to the max |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Liter inline six Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2000 |