1994 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1994 BMW 3 Series
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by Anonymous
Apr 25, 2015
Handling is absolutely fun, very reliable, and fast, service cost is low, many genuine parts are available and for a low cost, I am very happy that I had a chance to buy this car and I am still driving it after 20 years.
My car was entirely made in Germany, and the quality of workmanship is unparalleled by any means.Apr 25, 2015
by Alexander A
Dec 19, 2012
Performance - nice fast and good handling. Nice brakes.
Build Quality - great quality.
Appearance - Both interior and exterior is great. Best there is on the market.
Cost of Ownership - a lot of gas goes there, but it's worthed. Not expensive
maintenance.
Fun Factor- Simply the best!Dec 19, 2012
by frank r
Dec 17, 2012
Nice spring summer car, that will last forever. I bought this car from a 85 year old gentleman
that when I saw it purchased it before I took it for a ride. It came from Florida only used in good weather. The m3 wheels realy give the car some POP.It has a new top. Just tuned. Deep sounding exhaustDec 17, 2012
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by Anonymous
Apr 25, 2015
Handling is absolutely fun, very reliable, and fast, service cost is low, many genuine parts are available and for a low cost, I am very happy that I had a chance to buy this car and I am still driving it after 20 years.
My car was entirely made in Germany, and the quality of workmanship is unparalleled by any means.Apr 25, 2015
by Alexander A
Dec 19, 2012
Performance - nice fast and good handling. Nice brakes.
Build Quality - great quality.
Appearance - Both interior and exterior is great. Best there is on the market.
Cost of Ownership - a lot of gas goes there, but it's worthed. Not expensive
maintenance.
Fun Factor- Simply the best!Dec 19, 2012
by frank r
Dec 17, 2012
Nice spring summer car, that will last forever. I bought this car from a 85 year old gentleman
that when I saw it purchased it before I took it for a ride. It came from Florida only used in good weather. The m3 wheels realy give the car some POP.It has a new top. Just tuned. Deep sounding exhaustDec 17, 2012
by Spencer B
Oct 09, 2012
I loved this car in Aussie, I simply couldn't take a trip in it without
smiling. If there was a "character" score in the ratings it would be off the
charts. Beneath it's faded paint, ratty interior, and less than adequate
power, was one of the most amusing, hilariously competent sedan
chassis I have ever driven. Add a 12" sub to the mix and it became the
ultimate wannabe thugmobile as well, which only added to my
appreciation of this little bimmer!Oct 09, 2012
by Robert C
Jun 23, 2012
This car may be old but it the four cylinder engine made the car amazing
at with fuel costs. The car is not very fast but never left me stranded even
when it had well over 200,000 miles on it.Jun 23, 2012
by Bronwyn R
Jun 11, 2012
Well I haven't had it even a week yet:
Performance
Acceleration isn't too bad however it lags within the first few 1000 revs
Handling is fantastic - even being a rear wheel drive which I'm not used to, this
car does an amazing job of sitting on the road around corners and straights - I
don't feel like I'm gonna bliksem out of control
The brakes are sharp. very sharp and doesn't take long to come to a complete
stop.
Build Quality
I live on a dirt road, and one does't feel a bump or squeak. its a smooth drive
and I'm genuinely impressed - even for an 18yr old car!
Appearance
Its still a stock standard car and the quality of the leather and interior is beyond
me. I had a Honda Ballade same year - the leather cracked very quickly - unlike
the BMW's
Cost of Ownership
Look its expensive on gas - but what do you expect from that amazing engine?
but yet I'm impressed with the manageability of its consumption! I haven't had
any maintenance costs as yet - will be sure to elaborate once I do!
The soft purr of the engine makes you feel like the silent type about to wipe out
your competition!
Jun 11, 2012
by Anonymous
Feb 12, 2012
i like everithing in this car easy to work in it and fine parts
bery powerfull nice thi car is the car for old or yung the look is wonderful all my friends love it
for a 6 cyl i get 28 ml a galon Feb 12, 2012
by Ross G
Dec 13, 2010
Nice little car BUT u have to add alot of mods to get some torque the only problem i would say is NO TOURQUE unless you add mods .
Fun to drive and surely looks nice and sleek.
I would recommend it for a 1st car buy.cheap to run.Dec 13, 2010
by Louie D
Sep 05, 2010
perfomance: slow acceleration, good braking, handling could be better
build quality: been in one accident front end hit. no squeaks or rattles.
apperance: peanut buttter interior red paint wit black trim.
cost of ownership: gas mileage decent maintenance is high.
fun factor: car is fun to drive on open road. after 80 mph top gears start kickn in nd has sum good pull.Sep 05, 2010
by Dunc M
Apr 02, 2010
A classic in every sense of the word. style, comfort, performance and a head turner.
The 325ic is a dream to drive. Its V-6, 2.5 litre with 189 bhp will pin you to the seat. Iit hugs the pavement at any speed. Handling is responsive and accurate. As with all BMWs, it is solidly built, giving the driver and passengers a real sense of security.
Gas mileage is reasonable, averaging about 9 litres per 100 k.
And its all wrapped up in timeless styling.
Apr 02, 2010
by Will O
Feb 26, 2010
Has over 240k on it and still runs like a champ. The ultimate
car for reliability. Very comfortable leather interior, smooth
and silent straight 6, perfect 50/50 weight distribution,
excellent handling and build quality. Great daily driver, gets
around 30mpgFeb 26, 2010
by Richard E
Feb 19, 2010
Despite it being a rather old car it drove and handled better
than most of my other cars. The engine ran strong despite its
age and milage (I brung it over its 200k mark) but little things
on it were cheap and could have had been make of better
materials. (a lot of cheap plastics)Feb 19, 2010
by Kenny S
Feb 19, 2010
I barely got to drive it I was helping the tow truck guy get it out of the snow from when my friend was taking me home and we lost control in the snow and went through a snowbank into a ditch and a tree. The car was a tank and we didnt get hurt and the fender only dented just enough to where we couldnt drive it Feb 19, 2010
by Toni P
Nov 13, 2009
The car drives and runs exellent great dynamics,good road handling.Taken in account the bulgarian roads,the cosst of maintainance are exellent.Great solid car, fun to drive , economic on long trips.Great appearance for a 15-year-old car.Good engine doesn't break like the usual VW,Audi cars,
if maintained well will serve you at least 250,000 miles without any absurd expenses.Nov 13, 2009
by Shady R
Sep 13, 2009
i like it's stability, speed, brakes & appearance,,,,,,i like to drive it on the high way,,,,,
I can drive with a full tank around 450 or 500 KM maximum inside the city, but if am driving on a high way, it can cross 650 KMsSep 13, 2009
by Benji B
Sep 09, 2009
RWD is the nuts and the torgue helps get the back end out :D could do with more bhp though 115bhp from a 6cyl 2.5 turbo is pants so i think i need to look for a few tuning optionsSep 09, 2009
by Holly L
Sep 07, 2009
I love this car! Looks great for a 15 year old car, better then alot of newer ones on the road. It handles like a dream...couldn't ask for a car the hugs the road like this one does...Really good gas mileage, even if it runs on premium..Sep 07, 2009
by Amx S
Aug 23, 2009
The car is an amazing combination of looks, luxury, power, and handling. Although parts are very expensive and it isn't the easiest car to work on it is still well worth it. Even though it is an older car it looks newer and always looks very appealingAug 23, 2009
by Duncan M
Aug 15, 2009
This is one of the coolest cars ever! Although it has its little
problems, mainly with electronics, it runs extremely smoothly.
My car is a convertible with a working top. It is so great! She
is so much fun to drive, not to torque, but stil able to accelerate.Aug 15, 2009
by Giorgio S
Aug 01, 2009
absolutely brilliant car. but from day to day costs a bomb. 20 mpg at best, high tax, constant nigaly things going wrong. but it will always put a smile on your face, mechanicaly brilliant and unbeatable! Will always make a bad day good, AS LONG AS the nigaly things arnt too serious!!Aug 01, 2009
by Chris F
Jul 04, 2009
Auto box a little ristricting on power, and is slow to shift to the right gear (even with the selector). Some body rust starting to punch through but all in all a solid buy for $8K. just about to put 170K kms on the odo.Jul 04, 2009
by Rudolf E
Feb 02, 2009
Cost of Ownership - Gas can be pretty, especially when you put pedal to the metal. But on the upside the services are quite cheap.
Fun Factor - It's really fun to drive as you can really go for it in corners.
Performance - Miss my Opel's darty pull aways but the BMW will easily catch it! Breaking is awesome and handles easily as well.
Build Quality - A very sturdy car, except for the seatbelt clip that rattles sometimes, no other real problems.
I would really recommend this car to anyone! It is not an expensive car and it's really easy to drive, real value for money!!!Feb 02, 2009
by Alfred K
Dec 31, 2008
This car might be slowish but it is a very good looking and very reliable motor. To date its cost me only maintenance costs no breakdowns never left me stranded.Anybody looking to get a good car this is it.This model came out with cloth seats but have been redone in leather.Dec 31, 2008
by Ercin D
Aug 09, 2008
My first car was a hellrot 1994 BMW 316i and it served me well. I have used it in my university years. It was a real joy for me to own a car in those years. I sold it to my aunt and she still uses it with love. Applauses to BMW for building never dying cars.Aug 09, 2008
by Dom J
Jul 06, 2008
1 of the best cars that have ever owned the performance was amaising only down fall was the radiator and the tyres needed changing couple of days after ownin it it was fun 2 drive and when driven carefully it had a good mpg rag it and you got about 6 mpg apperarance was good as it had a m3 body kit on it i'd buy 1 again Jul 06, 2008
by Stephen S
Jun 10, 2008
had this car for nearly 3 years and its never missed beat. awsome car on a motorway run as it does most of the work for you. bargin performance car and cheep to modify if you want to.Jun 10, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 01, 2008
love driving my beamer, interior is crappy though, got it november 07 and three weeks after i got it, both front windows came off track somehow. really slow off the line, but the baby will fly once you get over 3k rpms in fifth gear. some other random stuff wrong with the interior which i guess is just wear and tear from the last owner, but definitely could be better put together on the inside. LOVE the gas mileage.Jun 01, 2008
by Robert C
May 14, 2008
The car comes with a 2.5L Slant 6 cyln. Mine has a manual five speed transmission made from Gertag. They also came with automatics from GM. You could also get packages of upgraded sound system from Hardon/Kardon. Cold weather packages with heated seats. Traction control with bmw alarm system. My personally is a 325is the sports coupe. Which has the sport package on it basically meaning it has the sport M3 shocks and springs with a 19mm sway bar in the front and a 22mm in the rear.May 14, 2008
by Leo F
May 03, 2008
It seems not such an old car. Driver oriented. Fun.May 03, 2008
by Abraham M
Apr 04, 2008
its my first car, reliable and fun car to driveApr 04, 2008
by David K
Mar 28, 2008
Enjoy this car, its the runt of 90's BMW sedans. The 18 in 318i is for 1.8 litre straight four cylinder engine. Only has 120 hp but works plenty fine since it is rear wheel drive. I am the third owner, got it in September 2007 and put a new engine in December 07. The car now runs fine and doesn't leak a thing. Is rather comfortable for me as a driver; never been a passenger in it yet so I cannot say if its comfortable that way.Mar 28, 2008
by Rob N
Mar 19, 2008
I think BMW's tagline says alot about it
"BMW: the ultimate driving machine"
Slow off the line, fast when rolling 0-60 mph in 9.1 sec, 60-100 in 2.4
does even better if turbo charged. Turns on a dime, and will maneuver you out of anything
Mar 19, 2008
by Rachel W
Mar 15, 2008
5 speed manual 318is, 128 horses, 125 ft-lbs torque. After market Dinan Cat-back exhaust, angel-eye head lamps, K&N air filter. Pioneer stereo, Amp and hook ups for subs (one day!).
For the 4 banger that it is, this car is one of the most exciting cars I have driven. It handles very well, braking is excellent, and you really cant beat the 45 miles per gallon on the freeway. It has a high red line and the Dinan cat-back ads a few extra horses and a wonderful sound. Perfectly comfortable, and fairly quiet ride. Looks much newer than it is. The only downfall to this 318 is the fact that it lacks limited slip which makes winter driving tricky. Mar 15, 2008
by Frank S
Feb 18, 2008
tight handleing and a peppy engine gives the e36 325i a great feel and sound. you will draw attention with a car like this. i recommend this car to anyone. Only two problems are that there is not much room in the back seats and the car is not the safest in the snow. over all... worth havingFeb 18, 2008
by Niels J
Jan 14, 2008
E36 model 3-series. Came in 1990. The 316i sedan has 102 horsepowerJan 14, 2008
by Paul H
Jan 08, 2008
It was my first car and what a car had it for a few years and was never a problem so well built Jan 08, 2008
by Yasser I
Jan 05, 2008
gorgeous look,nice build quality but not that PerformanceJan 05, 2008
by Daniel P
Dec 22, 2007
its a great car with great perfrmance great acceleration and braking system.. its really good
Dec 22, 2007
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1994 BMW 3 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,125 to $39,250Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent