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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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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....
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.
'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.
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!!!!!
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!
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!).
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.
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.
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.
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.