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By average_dude on 03/01/11 12:18 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had this car a long time now, and I am still amazed at how great it feels to be in it. I love the feel of the road and the sound of the sweet audio from the premium sound system in the car. It is super quick when I need it to be. And it is great on gas. I have only changed the alternator and done the regular mantinence since it was new. The space in the back seat is a little light. But, If I were a parent of 3 kids and needed a great second car, this would be it. I think the car looks so classy and screems traditional BMW style. It is the benchmark by which I will measure all future cars. It looks especially good in Alpine White. It's one to drive before you die. Own one if you can.
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By Twotone on 08/26/09 14:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
The BMW 3 Series is the best balance of luxury, sport, comfort, fun to drive and style. No other small sedan comes close. No other front engine, manual transmission RWD sedans are currently available. I get 21 MPG around town and two road trips of 33 MPG driving 80+ MPH. Other have mentioned reliability issues. In the 4+ years I have owned it, all I have done is oil changes, brake pads and tires. This has been the most reliable car I have owned (I've had 20+ cars). It still looks and drives like a new car after 11 years and 95k miles.
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By THE "G" on 05/09/08 11:30 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought my Black 328i in 2000. 2nd owner it was a lease vehicle. I have been a naughty owner and have only changed the oil, rotors, brake pads, brake sensors & tires for the most part. I put TVs in the head rests, Chrome 18" rims w/z-rate tires and a kicking stereo system in addition to the HK system that included a tv in the radio as well. I've driven this car through out Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, and from coast to coast (in the US. The tint came in handy) plenty of times and never has it stranded me. I had a problem with the acceleration in auto and would have to drop down to manual but it still never starnded me and continued to out perform other vehicles.
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By victorrrq on 04/12/06 18:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
The car is fantastic...when its fixed. When I first bought the car it was all right, but when the warrantee ended, I was forced to go fix the car. Cooling problems, electrical problems, I probably spent over 10g's of repairs and upgrades to the car. I love the car but the repairs for it are a...you know what. And the car is awful in winter, but that could be fixed with newer winter tires.
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By MarkT on 05/27/05 21:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
1st BMW but not last! Got a great deal on a great car. Have had it over 2 years and have enjoyed every minute. Only 1 minor problem, a leaky valve, $200, and not a bump since. Best driving car, the Japanese cannot compete with the Germans! Have had Honda, Toyota, Nissan, but nothing like a BMW!!! I am about to buy my 2nd, a 5 series, since having a baby. Would recommend a 98 328 to anyone condsidering an entry Beemer...
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By jasbudd on 04/23/05 22:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought my 1998 328i in January 1999. It had 14,000 miles on the odometer. It currently has 64,000. It has never broken down or stranded me. It is a 5 speed stick with premium package (no sport which means I can rotate the tires). The car is awsome and I am a car nut. The acceleration and handling are the tops. The HK sound system is excellent. My ave. fuel economy is 25 miles to the gallon. Yes you become one with the car, it's a BMW. I have only performed the routine scheduled maintenance since owning(the countdown lights). Nothing has broken so far. I did just replace the battery 2 weeks ago (original, it's in the trunk!). I hope to keep this car till either it or I expire!
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By Colin on 03/01/05 13:47 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
After years of BMW hating, my girlfriend finally convinced me to take one for a test drive. I drove an E46 325i (which I loved but did not find the price very inviting) and then my now E36 328i. Never have I experienced a car that is so connected to the driver and is able to "read" what I am doing next. For roughly $13k for a nice, low mileage example, there is simply no better car to buy than an e36 BMW. What a car! Much like an old Z, this is a car that I am kicking myself over for not discovering earlier. I bought mine from the dealership for an excellent price (With a 100k mile warranty included!) as a one owner, full history car. For those of you without one, you are truly missing out!
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By B-Man68 on 01/06/05 14:13 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
A lot of fun to drive but maintenance costs are very high. When my transmission went out I learned that BMW claims the earlier 328's have a "lifetime transmission" with a "lifetime fill" of fluid and do not recommend a tranny service. I followed the recommended maintenance to a T and never had the tranny serviced. Replacing it cost me over $4k. Had I had it serviced it would not have failed when it did. BMW now recommends a tranny service on newer models but still not on the older ones. Even the fluid mfg's recommend changing the fluid. Where BMW came up with the "lifetime" claim is beyond me. I ended up getting the money I spent on the new tranny back through small claims court.
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By Trin->Starr on 08/24/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought my BM used in 2002, and this
car is AMAZING. There are few quirks
that seem to happen with all BMWs but
they are not life threatening, or
highly irritating. I would definitely
recommend this car to anyone.
Dealership fees are a bit exorbitant,
but look around where you live, you
will find some that specialize in BMWs
and other german cars. The internet
also has a great repository of
information on how to fix/repair, and
troubleshoot. Most of them can be done
by yourself
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By DPoon on 07/20/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
Review
I had no intention of buying a BMW
when I bought this car. It had been
traded in 2 days before and was in
perfect condition. It only had 48k on
it. I did the test drive and there
was no question about buying it.
Surprisingly, the price was
excellent. Much lower than I though a
BMW should be.
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