2000 BMW 3 Series 320Ci
Summary:
A great car overall
Faults:
Rubber insulation has come off from both doors, fixed it easily.
Tyres wear off quite quickly.
Service and replacement parts are expensive.
Ride height too low for some roads.
Sunroof interior cover has come off.
Passenger airbag sensor is broken.
General Comments:
I can achieve good MPG with not much effort.
Handles brilliantly.
6 cylinder engine is smooth, refined, and sounds great.
Optional sports seats are really good.
I have faced no problems with neither the engine, nor the gearbox so far.
Quality of materials used is stunning.
Nowhere near as quick as today's 2000cc cars, but performance is more than adequate.
Really reliable; 4-5 small problems fixed easily.
Boot space good.
A bit cramped in the back seats.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th July, 2010
24th May 2007, 15:09
I had a 318 3 door on an F plate and it cost me more than any other car I've owned. The rear subframe bushes tend to go on all E30 models and you need specialist tools to replace them. £600 from a non franchised BMW garage. BMW themselves wanted £900 to do the job.
No it won't leave you stranded, but to keep it running smoothly you need a second mortgage.