BMW 1993 3-Series Convertible

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Worth paying for the image and driving thrill, but little else.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very pricey. If anything electric goes it's going to mean a trip to the unhelful dealers and they'll milk you for every penny!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok as long as you avoid bumps.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast as expected auto is useful as you can use both hands to concentrate on the steering especially when you've got you're foot down.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Beware on models around this age if the ECU (electronic control unit)-the brain of the car, goes you're looking at £1300 plus to get it repaired and really only the dealers can fix it. Disappointing reliability for a german built car.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Beautiful looking car with the roof up or down. Few cars look better especially if you have the M3 kit. You're a source of envy of others in the summer.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Despite the sports seats, poor suspension,watch out for the bumps could be a rocky ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    BMW central locking alarm which also closes all the windows when they are down.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    V. poor. Had to take car back 4 times to dealers to fix ECU even then had to return as they'd put in a faulty one...very unhelpful people.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    none

    Other

    ECU,leaking roof,OBC problem,powerhood module seized up due to rain damage and leaking in.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No