Used 1996 BMW 3 Series Convertible Consumer Reviews
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The Best Ever
Billdemos, 08/26/2003
1996 BMW 3 Series 318i 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned many differennt cars, Jags, MG, but I love this automoble. Handles with firm control and looks good even standing still. It's fun to drive and a great value....wouldn't trade it for any other auto on the road....
SOOO expensive to repair
Heather, 02/15/2009
1996 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
The head gasket is a major issue... YIKES. The engine components are made up of lots of plastic. I have had lots of electrical issues and the convertible top gets stuck sometimes. The top is leaking and caused mold damage to my back seats.
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great way to bring friends along topless
marinerguy, 09/26/2004
1996 BMW 3 Series 318i 2dr Convertible
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car to replace an 02 altima that had the same number of miles on it. I've only regretted it when maintenance work needed to be done and unless you live in a big city, being selective about mechanics isn't easy. The radio reception sucks most of the time and off the line performance (automatic) suffers in hilly areas. The top is manual, so it takes a couple of minutes to take down, but the worst part is the clear plastic window. COPLETELY UNUSABLE!
for autobahn drivers not commuters
rajdc, 02/21/2003
1996 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 328i convertible in 1999. it got too problematic after 100K. who ever said german engineering is superior is crazy! ok maybe the perforance and design...but everything else--total crap. At first it gave me problems with the top. It would get stuck, and just act flaky. The car ran pretty well but had a lot of electrical problems--I mean A LOT! Pretty much everything on the dash was replaced at one point--even the HEATING unit!! spent about $5000 in repair.
Fun to drive, have an extra car
buddy916, 01/24/2004
1996 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 2.5 years. It drives very well-lots of performance & power, but the usual Beemer electrical crap occurs. Repeated problems with the power top and power locks. Got locked out of the trunk a couple of times too.