1988 BMW M3 E30 Evo II 2.3 4 cylinder petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
RWD classic with peerless handling - driver satisfaction and feedback in spades
Faults:
Central locking failed at 96,000 miles - apparently a common problem on high mileage cars, but easy to fix.
General Comments:
Road-going version of the BMW touring car that used to race in the late 80s - this car really does have race-car handling for the road.
Fairly good straight line performance: 0-100 in 18 seconds, 0-60 in just under 7.
Brilliant chassis allows you to leave many more powerful cars behind on twisty roads.
Weak points:
Brakes fade when driven hard on tough roads for extended period.
LHD only.
Slow steering.
Gear shift is a bit too long.
Could do with a bit more power for overtaking.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th January, 2001
1st Sep 2001, 15:19
You need more power in an M3? One might think your previous car was a Ferrari...