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| Performance | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.5/10 |
| Reliability | 9.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.5/10 |
| Overall rating | 9.5/10 |
By loopie
on 15th Mar 2007
| Year Manufactured | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 4 Months |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance | 8/10 |
| Practicality | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Value for money | 9/10 |
| Overall value | 9/10 |
 loopie's recommendation | |
Bomb proof engine. Overall build quality. Performance. Smooth ride. "Vanos" system.
Eats petrol. Limited mechanics available with skills needed. Limited second hand parts.
I have driven this car for 4 months and I love the smooth ride. It can take you from A to B without you feeling that you have been stuck in a cage for 3-4 hours.
The performance is great in a straight line, but expect body roll around corners, as this is a big car. I was lucky to find a SE model with full leather interior with 63K on the clock. Always buy with a full service history.
Things to watch for:
Water pump has a plastic propeller, needs changing to a modern version.
Main beam adjusters cause faulty diagnostic readings on the computer ie. brake light out, tail light out etc. Simply disconnect the adjusters.
If you are thinking of buying a E34 make sure it has the M50 engine and a full service history, you wont regret it!
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