1987 BMW 3 Series is from North America - Comments

5th Aug 2003, 21:23

"Most amazing motor on the planet"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Front ball joints had to be replaced at 140,000 miles.

All hoses and belts had to be replaced at 200,000 miles.

Seats have started to wear and needed repair.

Fan clutch went out at 180,000 miles.

Radiator hose busted.

Front brakes went out, rear brakes still good.

Brake pad sensors went out at 170,000 miles.

Back light for on board computer went out at 189,000 miles.

Timing belt blew at 200,000 miles.

Head Overhaul at 205,000 miles.

General comments?

Most dependable car I have ever owned.

Just overhauled the head, new valves, springs, rockers.

Was amazed and shocked when we took the head off at 205,000 miles. Internal parts were clean and shiny like new, no need to replace rings they were like brand new with no wear. Piston walls were smooth as silk with no wear either.


16th Mar 2004, 03:43

I have just purchased a 320i on a 1987 plate 2door version with 90 thousand miles on the clock with full service history... this car rocks.

Any advice on making the car look good would be great i.e. body kit's (sensible) mods etc would be great.

Lauraswan1@hotmail.com.

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