What Car? says
For It's a compact, good-looking two-seater that loses value slowly
Against Handling is very mediocre - it's certainly not as good as rivals such as the Mazda MX-5
Verdict
Buy it for looks and the BMW badge rather than its ability
Go for… 1.9
Avoid… 3.0
- 1. The soft-top should last, but replacing one costs well into four figures
- 2. Hard tops, if fitted, sometimes leak
- 3. Rust is possible on earliest cars, so check the rear wheelarches and sills
- 4. Driving quickly over speed bumps can damage the fuel tank, which is expensive to replace
- 5. Watch for excess exhaust smoke on any test drive, which will signal there could be a problem with premature engine wear
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