Used BMW 3 Series for Sale in Austin, TX

Overall this vehicle is a joy, both excellent to drive and pleasing to the eye. It handles very well and is quite low to the ground, which I prefer. I have found it to be very fuel efficient for such an old car, even in suburban and urban areas with lots of stop and go traffic. The convertible top folds down quickly and with ease, though it isn't fully automatic as you have to give it a nudge at a certain point. Even after 160,000 miles it still runs beautifully; I have no trouble starting it. Unfortunately the key sticks sometimes, so locking the car can take longer than it should simply because the lock won't turn. However, this is not much of an issue because if the drivers door will not lock, locking the trunk will lock all doors too. The key also sticks when trying to turn the ignition, but this is easily resolved by wiggling the steering wheel. For an old car, it is still in excellent condition and drives really well.

I do love driving this car. I find it handles well, turning accelerating, and I love the sound of the engine. However, the maintance and upkeep costs are just too high. I have actually performed the majority of maintenance on my car myself to help reduce cost, cause even a simple trip to the mechanic can be $1000 minimum. I had also heard before buying the car, that some BMWs are great and some are just lemons. I think I got the lemon. I had the motor/engine replaced at 30k miles. Along with the motor radiator and water pump. I also replaced all of the door window actuators at 40K along with a lot of the dash switches (lights, hazards, windows, etc) This car has had something on it replaced pretty much every month since I bought it.