they are great, strong and for the most reliable... the best thing is that most are owned by older people from new! a mate picked old up from the auctions for $1700 89' ser 3 250,000km but drives like new the only problem with his is the central locking is broken! the problems i've had are the auto trans slipping, diff went bang, and the rest is general wear and tear with any cars.. i'd say for value there brilliant, power its N/a so you can get it with minor $$ changes..