1981 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Performance:Awesome performance from the 6 cilinder engines,2.7 stroker sawp is a blast incredibly fast with around 200 punds of torque with only 1ton weigth. Build quality: BMW...great build quality everything works and has 30+ years!. Appearance: Amazing agressive BMW characteristic design. Ownership Cost: Parts are hard to get for European models and expensive but last a LONG time. Func Factor: :D :D :D :D I guess that describes it! Even 316's are fun to drive but get a 320/6 or 323i or even better a 2.7 stroker or Alpina/Hartge and you will learn what fun is all about!Sep 27, 2010

1050 kg with a 2700cc BMW 325e modified engine :) FUN The Solex 4A1 carburator is a pain in the ass if it has been tampered with, but delivers enough fuel to the 6cyl 2.7 and makes a heavenly sound when the 2nd stage throttle body opens. Fun fun fun. Requires some patience and dedication and can be a daily driver if you can source the parts and can take a fast non smooth torque engine.Jul 03, 2009

This particular bmw doesn't hold up in speed as it once did due to abuse by previous owners. The original motor (still intact) was turbo'd, so the air intake has been hindered. Despite this, it still runs great and has no problem accelerating. It has no power steering originally installed, but handles great. I've never had to have it realigned. It's had to have minor repairs on occasion just because of its age (suspension, brakes), but nothing major. Interior is black, vinyl and like brand new. The exterior has few small pain chips, but the rest is original paint (graphite gray) and the top coat is still in great condition. White racing stripes decals have been added, with matching white wipers. The right side-view mirror is missing, it has a manual sunroof and the rims are 13's. I payed practically nothing for this car, and the mileage is fairly low. If I had it lowered a bit, I could whip around corners a little faster, but other than that, this car is a dream to drive. It's a manual and ridiculously light, so performance is no issue besides driving in a snowy climate or season.Sep 22, 2008

Every car has a story with me but this one takes the cake. It was old when I drove it, the steering wheel would start to shake as I hit 40 mph and I had to make sure I am up to speed with the highway traffic. Imagine my horror when 3 adults are screaming at me to go faster and the steering wheel is visibly vibrating. But the engine was strong, the body was tough and I drove it back and forth my first job, in Starbucks at the Land of Angels in 1998.May 17, 2008