Used 1997 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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A hoot
Dave Berlin, 10/15/2003
1997 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've enjoyed this car for 6 years. Sold a vintage jaguar, too much trouble. This car is really fun to drive and still has absolutely nothing wrong with it. (yes, we baby it a little). I look at it as a sports car that's practical. The back seat is tight but comfortable and combined with the trunk there is lots of luggage space compared to a real 2 seater. While four seats may not sound like a sports car, it doesn't matter since it looks like one and still to this day the car turns heads. 30 mpg ain't bad either.
Hidden Costs Of BMW Ownership
ACF, 03/23/2009
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Look, the BMW 3 series is as about a pleasurable ride in a daily driver you can possibly get. Great road feel, great acceleration, great looks, & in the MT a superior shifting experience. However, be prepared to pay high maintenance costs, especially beyond 75k miles. I bought my '97 with 49k miles. It now has 99k, & I have put out around $7k in maintenance since. Clutch is $900, alternator is $450, ball joints are $500, water pump $400, tires (sport) $700 & brakes $300 done every other year. It has some quirky things too. LED displays (radio & odm) go dim/out, radiator necks break, coolant lever sensors go bad, paint chips/rusts way to easy. All in all a great ride, but you're gonna pay.
Never want to give it up!
Fran, 04/20/2006
1997 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my baby beemer! Would not want to drive anything but a BMW since owning this car.
Great Car
Buckeye Bob, 02/17/2004
1997 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car. Handling is excellent, fun to drive, decent acceleration with 5 speed, fit and finish is perfect.
BMW
Bearing Engineer, 08/12/2002
updated 04/10/2003
1997 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The handling of this car is exceptional and very perdictable. This car combines very good performance with good fuel economy. Interior layout is excellent.
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