1996 BMW 3 Series Review

BMW 328 IC Convertible

Written by: Gene on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

1996 BMW 3 Series 2 Dr 328i Convertible

Review

I traded a Dodge Ram Diesel with problems for this vehicle. I have had a few problems. Radio display dim, climate control not working, and fast wear of pulleys and bearings. Overall a very good car and would recommend to anyone looking for a good used vehicle.

Favorite Features

Power top and sport suspension. You ride on a rail!

Suggested Improvements

Electronics are horrible. Windows, climate control and radio/cd changer issues. Find a good mechanic and have him re-engineer them for you.

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Awesome car!

Written by: Mike James on 03/18/2008

Vehicle

1996 BMW 3 Series 4 Dr 328i Sedan

Review

This is arguably the best three series ever. It handles like a dream, has great power and has a classic design. The gas mileage is in the high 20s which is surprising. Big difference between this car and the earlier 325i. We plan on driving it until it reaches 250,000 miles.

Favorite Features

handling, power and feel for the road.

Suggested Improvements

nothing considering its a 10 year old car

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The best 3 series ever

Written by: Classic 3 series on 03/02/2008

Vehicle

1996 BMW 3 Series 4 Dr 328i Sedan

Review

We bought this car when it was 10 years old and with 62k miles and cannot believe how tight it is. Steering is awesome and power is impressive. It also gets about 29MPG on the highway. This model has all of the power options unlike the late 90s and early 00s where they started to option these features. The sport mode gives it a real edge and is great in traffic. We hope to have it for the next 150k miles.

Favorite Features

Handling and power.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders.

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The ultimate driving machine

Written by: john on 01/02/2008

Vehicle

1996 BMW 3 Series 4 Dr 318i Sedan

Review

Zippy fun to drive car! handling is excellent. pick up is decent for a 4 speed automatic, 4cyl car. In my opinion you can hang with any other sports sedan on the freeway with this car. One thing about BMWs that the owner must stay on top of is the maintenace. these are VERY sensitive cars and if you ignore the maintenance the end result will hit you in your wallet hard!

Favorite Features

The sport mode. Love it just pop it into 3rd gear and its faster with shifts at higher RPMs and if you give it full throttle it will up shift when it hits its red line of about 6500 RPMs.

Suggested Improvements

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Still an Ultimate Driving Machine

Written by: White 2 Dr Coupe on 11/08/2007

Vehicle

1996 BMW 3 Series 2 Dr 328is Coupe

Review

After owning this car for five years I still enjoy the ride & performance of this vehicle. It makes just driving to the grocery store a pleasure. Keeping it clean brings comments to me all the time, like what year is your car and when I tell them they don't believe it. They say that car still looks new. And it feels good because I stay up on the maintenance.

Favorite Features

A white BMW is the best. My tinted windows make the car look real good. The sound system is new & exceptionally good sounding. The ride is comforting and exhilirating. The syle of my car is still eye catching. The sunroof makes an evening ride fresh. The tan leather seats still look & feel good.

Suggested Improvements

A nice detail would add value to my car. I didn't personalize it. But someone else might want to change the rims as an effort to reduce brake dust.

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