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2002 Luxury Convertibles Under $55,000 Comparison Test
First Place - 2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible
By Liz Kim
Date Posted 06-18-2002

2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Front
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Submitted for your approval, we have our unequivocal winner, the BMW 330Ci.
2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Interior
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While the cabin could be termed plain, its down-to-business austerity composed of luxurious materials contains most features you could ever want.
2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Rear
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Especially fetching are the twin exhaust pipes tucked neatly to the left.
2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Engine
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While 225 horses is the smallest of the test numerically, they deliver the greatest amount of performance.
2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Rear Interior
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Of the four seaters, this rear seat is the least roomy. Still, it's not too bad considering the jokes the higher-end convertibles call their rear seats.
2002 BMW 330Ci Convertible - Wheel
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Massive 18-inch wheels formed the base for this most impressive machine.