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Used 1990 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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    4.63 out of 5 stars

    My Fun Secret

    Hwy1Cruiser, 09/12/2005
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful

    I purchased this car for $2500, with 180k miles on it so it needed some basic mechanical attention. Mostly tired parts, but nothing wrong with the engine at all. Being that I have access to parts at cost and I do all my own work, it may not be a fair assessment however I LOVE this car! For me the parts are cheap, the work is easy and as long as you take care of the wear items, it will run forever. OK maybe not forever but I recently turned 200,000 miles and I'm proud of it. I look forward to hitting the 250k mark. I will drive this car anywhere without worry. This weekend I am taking it to LA from San Francisco and expect it to be a sweet ride down Hwy 1!

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Oldie but Goodie (update)

    zoolander1, 08/16/2013
    updated 08/16/2016
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful

    I bought a 1989 BMW 325i with 138k miles from its original owner. She now has 186k. It's in perfect running condition and cosmetically it's near perfect if not immaculate. I changed the transmission and made it a 5 speed just for preferance but the 4 Speed automatic transmission was flawless. I get about 23.5 combined mpg with either transmission with mostly hwy driving. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a cool vintage car on a budget. Given you perform the proper maintenance, this car will not let you down and it's a great daily with decent MPG.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    THIS IS THE BEST BMW 3 SERIES!

    not available, 08/06/2004
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    I really have a 1987 BMW, but the site does not go back that far. I bought it in late 1987 and I love it so much. I only have 37,770 miles on it...right now!!!!!!!!!! In 1999, I had only 13,000 miles on it, but I drove it more because I wanted more thrills. I love the engine. It is so great!!! 170 horsepower is a lot for a little hot car. I can smoke new Civics, Mazda 3's, and Accords. But, those cars are easy. They have Japanese. I have PURE GERMAN! I have not upgraded anything because it is hot as it is. I like the 4 door design and never let anyone eat or drink in it. I still have that leather smell in the car and it is still very strong!!!

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    4.63 out of 5 stars

    BMW 325ix -Great value

    ix1990guy, 03/03/2003
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325iX 4dr Sedan AWD
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    This car is great fun to drive, reliable, and comfortable. Maintenance is a bit more expensive than my small Japanese cars have been, but this car feels more solid and is just a blast to drive. The real benefit comes in the heavy rains and snow. When others are on the side of the road, I keep on going! Overall, a good value for the money but not so practical that it's boring -- it's a blast.

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    3.63 out of 5 stars

    sweet & sour

    johnmn, 04/29/2003
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    Love to drive this car. Hate to fix it.

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    4.5 out of 5 stars

    Beamer

    GeorgiaStar, 03/14/2004
    1990 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    I have owned this BMW since new. This car is built like a tank. She never gave me one bit of trouble. I still have her, she still looks brand new after a waxing.

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