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Truly is the Ultimate Driving Machine
David N, 03/03/2005
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 1999 with 95,000 miles on it. From commuting back and forth from school I have racked up 240,000 miles on the car. Since then the only real problems I have ever had with it was thermostat, rear shocks (from lowering the car), left rear wheel bearing, and the fuel pump. These are basically all wear and tear parts. I owned a 1985 BMW 325e and it had over 250,000 miles on it. I got into a wreck with it and the officers pulled the badges off the car, gave it to me and said,"This car saved your life. If you were in any other car you would have been seriously hurt or dead." I upgraded BMWs to the 1995 so far this car has served me well. 240k with no eng/trans problems.
1995 BMW 318i Sedan 5spd review
Rick, 09/14/2009
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
144,000k and still runs strong and tight. This is a car that makes driving fun again. It's 14yrs old and rides better than some domestic brands that are only a few yrs old! The 5spd manual is smooth and crisp, the suspension lets you know what's going on and BMW must under-rate their horsepower ratings because I have blown away many V6's with my M42 engine. I run exclusively 5w30 Royal Purple and SHELL V-Power Gasoline. I also updated the factory plastic headlamps with a set of EURO 4300k HID Depo Glass Headlamps with angel eyes. Now I can finally see at night!
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After 15 years - still a great car
Joe M., 11/28/2010
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I received the car in high school from my dad with 56,000 miles on it. I wish I would have taken care of it better while I was in high school because this car would have lasted another 100,000 miles. The car has 178,000 miles on it now and I need new tires, but I am going to upgrade to a newer 2004 BMW 330xi. I love this car because it is fun to drive and has classic looks to it. Still till this day I love looking at the car - it is beautiful.
Snookered by the ads
frankzen, 12/13/2010
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought my 1995 318i in 2005 with 165,000 km (about 102,000 miles) on it - it now has 217000km (about 135000 miles) on it. It also has rusted out rockers and right rear fender, cracked windshield, the cluster (mph,tach etc) no longer works, lower control arms are shot, struts shot, won't idle, and the drivers seat (it's cloth) is worn out. I have replaced the alternator, starter, O2 sensors 3 times, MAF (twice) and innumerable other smaller items for a total repair bill of about $3000 I paid $5000 for the car in 2005...it's now worth about $500. BMWs are fine...if you're willing to spend upwards of $1500 a year on repair and maintenance.
4-dr 325i
Lempi, 11/08/2002
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 7 years old, but I know if I take good care of it, can drive it (almost) forever. The ride is smooth and comfortable, great for long commutes. Unlike most newer cars, the 325i feels solid, I feel a new sense of safety in it. Though 'safe' and 'dependable' this car is also 'fun'! Can brake on a dime, and is quite exciting on the open road. And NOTHING beats the jealous stares from people driving cavaliers and the like. :)
Good investment
A.,S.Mathew, 10/02/2010
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 105,000 miles, now it has 248,000 miles. It gave me some minor problems like key (spent $ 600) to fix that at the dealer), gasket leak (but fixed by a private mechanic). The cost of repairing BMW is too much, hut the fun of driving is always great. Even after driving 8 years, it drives like the same.
318's are very reliable
Rico C, 02/12/2005
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
95 318i sport package. I was lucky. I was owner #2 and the first owner by coincidence lived in the same city as me and took excellent care of the car. I bought it from a used car dealer with 78,000+ mi in 02/2003. I now have about 117000 mi on it and have had 0 problems. I replaced the original alternator, batt. and belts at 100K mi, but everything else (brakes, timing chain, etc. are still in good condition after 10 years). Replaced the belts myself actually. I found a remarkable performance boost after switching to Castrol Syntec 15W-50--instead of Mobil 1. I love this car and when/if I get another car it will be a 3-series.
My Dream Car & Best Car I Ever Owned!!!
LB Hunter, 03/07/2004
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 1995 and have kept it (so far) for 9 years. I have had NO problems with this car and have kept up the requiered maintenance, tune-ups, etc. It has been a great car to own and has had nothing out of the ordinary (based on mileage) go wrong or need repair. It is VERY comfortable to drive (I have a bad back so comfortable seats are very important to me). It drives like a dream and has always been so fun to drive - nothing drives quite like a beemer! I would recommmend this car and BMW's in general to anyone - they are great and mine has required very little maintenance over the years. I love my little red driving machine!
Best Car I've Ever Owned
mikehd, 07/22/2006
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We ordered our 325i to our specs and have put every mile on it since new. In the 11 years of ownership, the reliability has been outstanding. Regular oil changes at 9K miles or so with high quality synthetic oil and she still doesn't use oil between changes. We replaced the sport package shocks/struts & springs with Bilstein Sport shocks/struts and H&R Sport springs, which lowered the car a bit more. This is the agressive stance that the factory sport package should have provided.
1995 325i Bimmer Sedan from Japan
Islandreamer, 07/19/2005
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this U.S. Spec bimmer from a Japanese dealership with only 42,200 miles on it. The front facia having its masculine and aggresive looks is probably the best stock design worth upgrading to race track standards. Powerplant performance is phenominal specially with add ons. Drivetrain configuration is what you'd expect from high performance cars. Seems like the sheet metal was made to withstand an RPG blast. Interior design is acceptable. Leather seats are nice and firm. Overall, this car is worth keeping and I plan to keep her as long as I can. Although maintenance can get expensive but then again this car was not called "The Ultimate Driving Machine" if it meant cheap maintenance (:-)
BMW rules
bubba, 09/12/2007
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling. Solid body and smooth ride. Great gas mileage. Used more as a pleasure car than daily driver. Never owned a BMW, so went with a cheaper model to test the waters. Very much not disappointed.
A Bimmer for any season.
Sid, 09/12/2005
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have owned this one for over 9 years - 325is 5spd with the legendary M techinc suspension. The only odd repair has been a radiator leak needing a new one. All else is simple maintenance of fluids and the odd brake pads. Have over 185,000Km on it and it still behaves new. Give us hill, curving roads and watch the generics fall aprart in your rear view mirror. Impeccable handing. Put on snow tires and run cirlces around any SUV. You will save enough on gas to put your kids through an Ivy league!!
Too Expensive to keep long term
how many times!, 07/24/2004
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have owned my 325I sedan since it had 25,000 miles. Until this car hit 100,000 miles it was great both in terms of reliability and cost of upkeep. When we reached 100,000 however, that all changed. This thing is in the shop every month for something or another now: 2 fuel pumps, water pump, brakes at $500 per change, 4 sets of tires, o2 sensors, front struts, rear shocks, and tonight - just two days after the fuel pump repair - the "check engine" light comes on. In 2003 I spent $375.00 per month in just the repair costs of keeping this thing on the road. In 2004 that cost has reached $575.00 per month through July.
Oldie but goodie
70dave, 08/18/2008
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my daughter as birthday present. We have been typically domestic car buyers,t his is our first BMW. WOW! After driving it my wife said,"if she doesn't want it, can I have it!" The car had 150,000 miles on it and is is good condition considering its age. Everything works and had new struts installed by previous owner. I have to "test drive it" frequently to make sure everything still works,when I really just enjoy driving it. Am thinking about purchasing another for my wife to drive.
Buy one
King Krafty, 10/17/2009
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought mine with 120k on it. Needed tires and belts. Still driving with 151k on it. No probs. - everything works and works well. No rust in Ohio which is rare and all equipment still works. Turns heads and no one can tell it's a 1995 except for older tail lights. Got it at a Ford dealer for $3000 three years ago (2005). Fun to drive with good gas mileage to boot! Rare to find one, but all sources tell me it will run until 350k miles.
14 years old goin' on 20
r_thiebaud, 11/21/2009
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been and still is absolutely reliable! The last thousand miles averaged 24.3 MPG. My 1991 750iL averages 9.2 MPG - a bit crippling with today's fuel price.
The Ultimate Driving Machine
Eric Generic, 11/21/2002
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In a world of butter knives, this car is a scalpule.
WOW!!! FORGET LEXUS!!!!!!
NaughtyGirl, 09/03/2003
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
WoW!!!! My first BMW, this little beauty was found in near perfect condition for less then 10K. I find this car amazing, this is my first 4 door car, and at 43 I feel grown up in my sleek gray Beemer! I had a 2003 350Z and afew other cars this year but love the timeless lines of this cutie.......
318i is a great car!
DawnFlook, 09/15/2003
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a 5'3" female this car fits me great! And it is so reliable - I have 170K+ miles and haven't changed the clutch yet. Three years ago, I had a front end accident and I was able to walk away with only a seatbelt bruise. This is a great car - I'm keeping mine to at least 200K miles, if not longer.
Still Awesome
spandya, 10/13/2003
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Here is a model built ingeniously in 1995 with M technic suspension,a fabulous drivetrain, and impeccable manners.All these years later not a squeak to be heard.Give us winding roads and a hill and the car can leave all in dust.
Good solid car
Steve M, 11/05/2003
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car from friends. High milage did not bother me as they commuted 120 miles per day. Maint. has been good. My only complaint is lack of space in foot well.
'95 325i
Joe Kuilema, 02/05/2004
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The stock sport package is terrific when you think you've hit the limits, you crank the wheel that extra bit and really carve up even the tightest bits. The engine lacks the low end grunt of the 328, but makes up on the high end. I spend over 50% of the time on road above 4000 rpm where it becomes surprisingly responsive for a 2.5 liter in a 3k lb car. I know for a fact the car can hit 60 in 2 gear well under the stock spec of 7.8. The brakes are able to stop from upwards of 100 with minimal to zero fade. This is a great car and can give you years of fantastic driving if you can spend several hundred a year in maintaining it.
Two Thumbs Up
LB1, 02/28/2004
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an incredibly fun car to drive and has had practically no mechanical problems in the 6 years I've owned it. Tight handling, good gas mileage and sportier than many others in it's class. Rear-wheel drive has never been a problem in the snow-belt due to the All-Season-Traction and investing in Blizzak snow tires in the winter. The dash board "oil change light" are great and on average I've only needed an oil change every 10,000 miles! Over all, it's been my favorite car I've owned!
Excellent Car
Rich, 09/27/2007
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been absolutely astonished to find how much I have loved this car, and what a reliable car it is, 12 years later. I am a bit scared of the cost of a repair when something goes, but I see no reason why anything should anytime soon.
1995 BMW 325i
riskytakr, 05/19/2003
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An outstanding vehicle for the price (<10K). A good way to experience the ultimate driving machine at less than half the cost. Due diligence is necessary though as our vehicle was previously damaged and undisclosed/ignorance claimed by the dealership about the trunk and right rear quarter-panel. Despite this, the vehicle proved to be mechanically top notch with replacements necessary only for track use. This is our daily driver and it is solid. It averages around 21 MPG which is approx. the norm despite the occasional spirited driving.
This thing is a tank!
EuroGuy, 10/19/2019
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought mine around 2010. It's currently pushing 250k miles and running SUPER strong! Oil and plug change, Changed the wheel bearings all around and it's been solid! It does have some rather cheap things that wear easily, But its nothing expensive at the 100$ mark or more. Did need to change the alternator at 230k. Other wise, GREAT!!
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This BMW lives up to the hype
grmmjhnsn2, 10/19/2013
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is great to drive, lets make that one clear. It's just powerful enough to snap your neck back, but not so much so that it gets you noticed. It's handling is amazing, acceleration robust, and braking solid. If you love to drive this is your car. I take it out multiple times a week on local hilly and curvy roads and it eats them up. What they say about its maintenance costs are true - if you decide to make the plunge you better have spare cash. I bought mine with 130k for $4k and have dumped in 6k, EASILY over the past six months. If you're looking for a commuter car that just happens to be fun look elsewhere. This car is for those who want the rush and are willing to pay for it.
Good car but E46 is much better!
Davie Z, 06/25/2002
1995 BMW 3 Series 318i 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been extremely durable so far and performance is still similar to how it was when new seven years ago. The engine and transmission and brake performance are still excellent, and comfort is still there. However, the new series is simply miles beyond this car, no comparison. Biggest problem has been the SRS - Airbag system, which has been out of action for four of the last seven years with multiple and expensive failures. Also lost the engine balancer and it took the dealer a week to get it back to me on this one. Dealer service has been generally feeble so have resorted to independents who have proven much better!
$$$ Repairs $$$
itzed, 07/03/2004
1995 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was the best car I've ever driven and the worst investment I ever made. I had a love/hate relationship with this car because I loved the way it drove and hated the constant money I spent on repairs. And the repairs were weird stuff that I've never had happen on any car I've owned before: Brake calipers; ignition switch; door locks; window motor; auxiliary (electric) fan; etc... The list goes on and on, and everything seemed to cost about $500.00 to repair - not cheap. At the same time, I got the feeling that the engine, 5-speed tranny, & most normal wear and tear items would have lasted forever. It was well designed & a blast to drive, but...