1972 BMW CS Coupe 3.0 CS review from Netherlands
"Superb German sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The body likes to rust (standard for this age). The body is constructed to be light and rigid. Well, they failed at Karmann Osnabruck. The carburettors are terrible. Needs special attention.
A complete body restoration, brakes, clutch, starter, radiator and various minor details replaced. Now the interior needs a once over.
Engine is losing compression pressure for 40%. 10% should be maximum. The engine is bulletproof, runs like a horse even with reduced output. What output? 200HP.
General comments?
The best car ever owned to drive. A real pleasure, worth all the money and effort to restore. A top quality car with maximum reliability. Driving performance is state-of-the-art!
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| Beautiful lines, very good engine, but rusty body |
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| Understated and cool |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 305000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2003 |