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Fun Forever
Eric, 06/11/2008
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought it new. Now 15 years old, 120K on odometer, we'll make 200k easy, the ultimate keeper. Still looks great, inside and out. 20 mpg city - 29 mpg highway, low ratios keep T/E mileage down. Classic lines, never out of style. Lots of bolt-on go fast available. Any BMW over 5 years is a DIY car, dealer rates and parts will kill you.
BEST CAR
R clark, 12/04/2009
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Car is approaching 250000 miles. I love the car little on the pricey side for repairs but I just can't get rid of the car still looks good and performs well.
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318is Fun
Elliot, 03/04/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great fun at a reasonable price. Superb handling plus good acceleration with optional Dinan chip (well worth it). At nearly 110k miles, car is a solid and trouble free as when it was bought.
Long Term Bimmer
Eric Rohrbach, 10/20/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it new. Been thru all the electronic crises, a little expensive, mostly annoying. But - the car is definately worth the trouble. Has always been totally reliable and a hoot to drive. Lousy in snow, but good winter tires in all four corners transforms it into an acceptable performer. Would buy it all over again....
Great car, but costly repairs
bimmerpilot, 01/07/2007
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got this fifth BMW used with 98k on it, had the obvious mechanical faults repaired but NOT the radiator, which I learned has an estimated life of 90k miles. Big, costly mistake! In spite of this, I rate this BMW second best out of five. If you maintain the car, it will give good service. Of all the 12 or so cars I have owned, BMWs have been the most satisfying to own & drive. I rate it above Mercedes for a driver's car; highway performance is great, handling can't be beat by any car that I can afford. It's not perfect, but what is? If you do the required maintenance ($$$) it won't let you down, plus it's great fun to drive. The 3 series is easy to park and has good performance and comfort.
Still a great car
kjmac, 06/06/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Even after 10 years, this car is still fun to drive. The exterior of the car gets a lot of looks, and it has held up very well. The safety and performance of this car make it worth the extra expense of buying and maintaining a BMW.
Monica
Monica , 04/28/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's been a great car!
93 Bimmer 318is
CZEGO82, 06/22/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned this vehicle for several months now and since i bought it, i have not had any problems with it. Car runs perfect and requires very little maintance. For a small 1.8L engine car has a lot of power. Presonally i would expect it to burn little less fuell but still its not too bad.
commuter surfmobile
screech, 08/18/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love this little car. 5speed gives it enough power to do whatever I need. Drive twisty narrow roads commuting 50 miles each way every day and couldn't be happier with this car. Back seat folds down and I can fit my 9 foot surfboard inside. Gets almost 30mpg which is nice with gas $2.30gal out here. Extremely reliable, but I do maintain it faithfully. Have E30 M3 and 325is too. For a everyday economical driver, this is the best....
'93 325is
Action, 03/28/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my BMW. The ride is smooth and comfortable. The car is highly dependable. And what can I say about the power? Absolutely worth every penny. I was happy to find that my '93 325i (189hp) has more horsepower than a 2002 325ci (184hp). Through every unpredictable road condition, my car has come through in every way. Through any kind of weather condition, my car has always performed, and many times, surpassed its potential. And off the line, my bimmer can take any car on. Need I mention that the only addition to my car is the dealer installed sports package?
absolute maintenance horror story
msb, 11/26/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been an unmitigated disaster from the time we got it with only 20,000 miles. Although it drives very well, and has a comfortable and solid feel for a smaller car, we have sunk thousands into it for repairs large and larger. The worst was a blown head gasket at 45,000 miles! Unbelievable. Numerous motors and switches have gone out, from the window controllers to wheel bearings...stuff you'd never expect from a car with so few miles, and a BMW to boot.
Simply the Best..
JD's BMW, 06/16/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only thing I can say is you do not know what you are missing until you drive one. They are fun to drive and you will enjoy every momment of the ride. They truely are the Ultimate drive machine.
High performance
Wicked soundz, 08/04/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
very reliable top of the line car. I race with this car on the highway and i never lost yet. sweet pick up. my bmw is hook up and runin nice!!!!!
A car for the rest of your life!
scottie2, 10/01/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 8 years and it is by far the best car I have ever owned. Its black on black wth gray around the very bottom on the exterior which looks very good and you don't see on other cars and newer BMW's. The dash also is very cool with all the buttons for the auto A/C. The road feel in this car is like no other make of car I have ever driven. There are many other little extra's that when you get a BMW 325is and experience it you will understand why its such a great car and hard to let go have once you own one. The exterior styling is very classic and my car looks as good as anything out there and its almost ten years old.
BMW Rules
Solomon, 09/11/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is just plain solid. I drive it in all conditions--yes snow too. Put some blizzaks on for winter and you'd think you had 4-wheel drive. Buy a used one to save the money and be in double heaven!
318 analysis
David Bodiford, 11/17/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i have a 318is. it is old but with bmw that means nothing as long as it has been maintained correctly. i have been very pleased with how it handles in all weather. it drives sporty but with class.
Built Proof
Mattegel, 12/02/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just rebuilt the motor on my 1.8L after owning it for three years and preparing to turbo it (151k miles), when I tore it apart I found after all the abuse I put it through (Redline in every gear, everytime I drive it) the lower rod and main bearings were almost like new.... NOW THAT IS GERMAN ENGINEERING!!!! I have killed several American made vehicles with the abuse I put them through. But every German made vehicle I have owned has lasted. (Volkswagen, ,Audi)
10 Years and Still Enjoying It
Jim K, 02/23/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car gets better and better, even after 10 years. It seems as tight as the day I bought it; it handles as well; it continues to be a joy to drive every day. I have had more maintenance than I wish over 10 years (like now my trip computer does not work and my seat heaters are worthless)but some of this probably is due to a run in with a deer the first month I owned it (ugh!).
safe, fun, and EXPENSIVE
bimmerdriver, 09/17/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Been in two accidents and the car saved my life. Lots of little things that go wrong cost a ton of money. For example, a new window switch cost $45 at the dealership. The wheel cover with the BMW emblem came off--$75 and you can't get it at an auto store. Very fun to drive as long as the RPM's get up over 3k, and its awesome in the summer, although to fix the top will cost $1,500--forget it, I'll run it manually. Safe, fun, and expensive.
Just buy it
Mike Feeney, 12/21/2004
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am from a Ford Family, and love American cars. I needed to replace my 5.0 Mustang preparing for a baby, and no Ford 4 door was available with rear drive, 6 cylinder and manual tranny. Acceleration is a little slower, but still entertaining. From every other standpoint, there is no comparison. I do SCCA autocross events, and this car is a serious performer. Handling is tight, predictable, and confidence inspiring. Ditto the brakes. The 10 year old chassis feels tighter than most new American cars I have recently driven. The chassis is so finely tuned, I have learned things about cars that I would have never learned otherwise, like +.5 deg rear camber turns understeer into oversteer.
Lovin' It
Amanda, 04/10/2005
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have recently bought a 318is and I love it! The previous owner had taken very good care of it and it is now in almost perfect condition. I love that I can afford such an accommodating car and that I'm driving a BMW at 18 years old. I am a car lover and I will probably never sell this car because of how happy I am with it.
Hard to Replace
gborana, 12/21/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I stretched my finances when I bought this car and I've never regretted it for a second. I've got 190,000 miles on it to date -- many of them hard driven miles -- and I still look back to admire it after I've parked it. Yes, I have had more repairs than I'd like, most were things that can't help but wear out with such miles, but some are not, such as the mechanism that changes the air flow from floor heat to defrost. Also, I was in an "accordian" accident (front and rear end) about a year ago, and that lead to several problems with the passenger window. But the engine itself still purrs and operates beautifully.
Bulletproof
Wally R., 02/01/2004
1993 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is without a doubt the best used car purchase I've ever made. Car had 90K miles on it when purchased and now has 151K miles. Great gas mileage and STILL a blast to drive. Fit & finish still very good; no squeaks or rattles. Not bad for an 11-year-old car driven daily. The M42 engine is practically bulletproof - just change oil every 3K miles and no problems.
My car saved me! ...and other stuff
Lexie, 01/20/2006
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just recently got into a pretty major crash with my '93 325i and its because of that car that I walked away without a scratch (literally). The saftey features on the 325i are very good. The whole front of my car crumpled in to absorb the impact. The fireman and the tow truck driver both asserted that if it had been another car, I probably would have had to go to the hospital. Other than that- the car is a very fun car to drive, very strong (engine and body). Electronic and other features are very advanced for its year. The reliability is not too great, but if you have a steady income you should be fine (doesn't have to be big income). Overall great car. I wish to own another some day.
102000 miles and still going strong
Jojoman, 04/12/2004
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car (325i auto) used from a local independent BMW dealer. The car runs and accelerates smooth at all speeds. I have fixed most of the minor problems myself and get a lot of supports from the net. The engine can run up to 250,000 miles without rebuild. There are many sites selling parts for it. If you are a DIY guy, this car is definitely for you.
BMW is the best.
Sam Igna, 07/02/2004
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great looking, performaning, styling, handling car. BMW makes some of the best vehicles.
Bmw 3 Series
Mojo2093, 07/21/2004
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable car with a nice exterior design and simple well thought out interior, but the plastic materials have broken down over the years. The performance of the engine is definitely lacking and the displacement should have been upped to a 2.0 with around 160 hp. The driving ability however is excellent along with the 4 wheel disc brakes. All in all the 318is is a very good car and quite sensible.
Great car!
Bimmer, 07/30/2005
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with high expectations and boy they were exceeded! I love this car, very quick acceleration, great handling, and still pretty comfortable. As long as you maintain BMW's they will treat you well.
1993 BMW
elugo, 04/17/2006
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle after an accident. I was hesitant because of the mileage and year of the car. I have had a pleasant surprise in that the car runs SO smoothly. If I did not know the year of the car, I could have sworn it was a late model car in the way that it runs. It is a smooth ride. It runs better than the late model Ford Focus that was rented to me.
318is
pbs, 07/11/2007
1993 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent balance of performance and economy. A lot quicker than the numbers suggest - because of the 4.10 diff and close ratio gearbox, 3rd and 4th gear acceleration is very good. I also get an average of 30mpg (25 town, 35 motorway). Don't shoot me m3 boys, but the 318iS is the best handling e36 you can get; it comes with proper ///M suspension, but with a lot less weight up front and the whole engine is set behind the front axle, giving excellent turn-in and balance.
Old Girl Keeps Ticking
Xman, 05/04/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned 5 other cars since being able to drive and the 325is is undoubtedly the best vehicle I have owned. I currently have over 191,000 miles on the original engine and it performs better than most vehicles with less than a third of those miles.
fun but pricey
GuyM, 05/30/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
electric top mechanism required $1600 in repairs. SRS light required a $450 "brain". Everything expensive. Never again.
1993 325i 4dr
mark n, 06/28/2003
1993 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been the absolute worst for quality that we've ever owned and the most expensive to repair. In the 10 yrs and 105,000 miles on the odometer here's a sample of some of the problems. Radiator replaced at 60k, transmission seals and clutch at 65K, drivers window fell out two times. Replaced window elevator. Passenger window fell out one time. Rear wheel bearings at 80k ($700). More problems that I won't list. A miserable winter car (Wisconsin) even with Blizzacks on all wheels and it has positraction.
Perfect
billy05, 03/22/2002
1993 BMW 3 Series 325is 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always been a pontiac man until i got this car and now i cant see myself owning any other car than a BMW from here on out. The 6 cylinder has great power and the car has great handling. I hope eveyone out there is as happy as me.