Overview & Reviews

Four-bangers can now be equipped with an automatic transmission. Six-cylinder models get a variable valve timing system that improves low-end torque.

User Reviews:

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  Great car, but costly repairs - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By bimmerpilot - January 7 - 8:31 am

  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 drivers car highway performance is great, handling cant be beat by any car that I can afford. Its not perfect, but what is? If you do the required maintenance ($$$) it wont let you down, plus its great fun to drive. The 3 series is easy to park and has good performance and comfort.

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  My car saved me! ...and other stuff - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Lexie - January 20 - 1:39 am

  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 (doesnt have to be big income). Overall great car. I wish to own another some day.

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  Bmw 3 Series - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Mojo2093 - July 21 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  102000 miles and still going strong - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Jojoman - April 12 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  Hard to Replace - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By gborana - December 21 - 2:00 am

  I stretched my finances when I bought this car and Ive never regretted it for a second. Ive got 190,000 miles on it to date -- many of them hard driven miles -- and I still look back to admire it after Ive parked it. Yes, I have had more repairs than Id like, most were things that cant 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.

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  Long Term Bimmer - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Eric Rohrbach - October 20 - 2:00 am

  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....

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  safe, fun, and EXPENSIVE - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By bimmerdriver - September 17 - 2:00 am

  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 cant get it at an auto store. Very fun to drive as long as the RPMs get up over 3k, and its awesome in the summer, although to fix the top will cost $1,500--forget it, Ill run it manually. Safe, fun, and expensive.

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  1993 325i 4dr - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By mark n - June 28 - 2:00 am

  This car has been the absolute worst for quality that weve ever owned and the most expensive to repair. In the 10 yrs and 105,000 miles on the odometer heres 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 wont list. A miserable winter car (Wisconsin) even with Blizzacks on all wheels and it has positraction.

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  fun but pricey - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By GuyM - May 30 - 2:00 am

  electric top mechanism required $1600 in repairs. SRS light required a $450 "brain". Everything expensive. Never again.

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  A car for the rest of your life! - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By scottie2 - October 1 - 2:00 am

  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 dont see on other cars and newer BMWs. 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 extras 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.