Used 1992 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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My $2000 per year wallet drainer
albuquerque bimmer, 01/08/2004
1992 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the way the car looks, performs, and drives, however failing electrical system, and computer system is very disappointing. Windows have failed 4 times. Sandia BMW wants $1100 to fix computer/sensor. Labor charge ($90) per hour plus outrageous part costs make this car difficult to own. I don't intend to buy another.
What a car!`
clrox, 01/17/2004
1992 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Runs great-performance when you need it and excellent reliability. I drive over 100 miles a day so I get to know my cars and this one is going to stay!
Great fun if you don't mind the repairs
Saloon325i, 10/15/2003
1992 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The E36 M50 engines are reliable if you spend the money to get them that way... Before buying or shortly after, make sure to replace the plastic waterpump housing and the waterpump itself. The plastic used on both is prone to breaking and will overheat the car. Also, replacing the radiator and thermostat is a good thing to do if it has never been done before. The rear shock mounts will fail also. Replace these with E46 mounts. The ignition coils will need to be replaced also if they are original. Be sure to buy a car that has been serviced regularly. Transmissions should not be an issue, but the auto does have more failure than the manual.
Hole in the wallet
BisForBummer, 09/24/2002
1992 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Worst designed BMW ever. From plastic radiator to plastic fins on the water pump blade to a computer that does not adequately drain when the car is taken to a car wash such that is floods and shorts out.
Drive It Like You Stole It!
The Stig, 08/22/2009
1992 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at 150,000km's and I'm now approaching 250,000km's. I expect the bimmer to last much longer - car is in excellent condition. Although not as quick as its 6-cyclinder counterparts its an economical bimmer with enough juice for spirited driving and great handling. Overtime I've replaced many parts which are known to be weak in this model including: water pump, head gasket, strut tower mounts, ball joints...(all preventative maintenance, not broken) otherwise car has run with few problems over the years. Only failures: bolt in clutch linkage broke at 224,000km's ($10 part, $300 tow to garage); fog light connection a little loose... the bracket broke off in cooler weather.
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