Faults:

Brakes and rotors changed.

Need to recharge A/C.

Timing belt, water pump, and belts are changed.

Oil pan gasket changed.

Some wear on the driver seat.

Front stabilizer rods changed.

Cleaned injectors.

Messed with oxygen sensor, engine light is comes on and off, but no hesitations or start up problems.

Tiny leak on exhaust pipes, barely hear it.

Broke the plastic intake elbow, plastic drys ands cracks.

Not as quick as my '84 533i, but that car had a stopping problem anyway.

General Comments:

Very easy car to work on, did everything myself.

Wish it had more room for rear seats.

Love it on highway, very smooth.

No problems with timing belt, its easy to change and lets you have a closer look to your engine every 40-50K.

Car stops very stable and quick.

I get 23mpg combined.

Faults:

I have replaced the fuel tank, rear brakes, coil springs, lkm module, and various tune up items. Minor rust has been repaired on the bottom of fenders, aroung the fuel door and door sills. Just getting the bugs worked out for my wife to drive.

Interior (navy leather) showing a little chaffing, but in good shape.

General Comments:

The car handles well for a stock vehicle.

The power is nothing to go crazy over, but is OK.

The cabin fit is good. I am 6'4", 280lbs.

The original Arctic Blue paint is like new.

Faults:

Replaced brakes and control arms at 60,000 miles.

Timing belt replaced at 72,000 miles (should have replaced at 50,000 just didn't get around to it, old belt looked great-no cracking and lots of tooth left). Replaced belts, hoses and water pump at this time just for peace of mind, not really worn out, but easy to do since the car was apart to change the timing belt. Also replaced the cam seal, rotor and distributer cap, again just for peace of mind, not leaking or broken.

Passenger side rear wheel bearing replaced at 83,000 miles.

Some dash lights burned out, replaced all.

New battery.

Brake light bulbs replaced.

General Comments:

Very solid car. Still tight and rattle free at 100,000 miles. Everything still works, electric windows etc. Some rust along door edges where the rubber strip fits over the bottom of the doors. The rest of the car is rust free.

Very comfortable, leather seats show no wear.

Ride and handling are excellent.

Could use more power, the old M20 is reliable, but...

Faults:

Nothing, really. Some wear and tear items.. I had the suspension replaced and put in performance shocks/springs. I also had to change a front left control arm. The transmission is good for 250,000 miles.. a miracle of engineering, really. The car runs great; it doesn't burn oil, and the compression is like new. I just love it.

General Comments:

It's the perfect car. Stylish, safe, comfortable, performs well, handles well.

Faults:

I have replaced a radiator hose.

I have replaced the oil pan gasket.

I have put new rotors and pads on it when I bought it.

General Comments:

I love the road handling, and incredible dependability and low cost of operation. I have found local BMW only mechanics and parts stores on the internet and rarely need either.