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My Terrific ti
Joan, 06/18/2002
1997 BMW 3 Series 318ti 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The ti was billed as an entry into the BMW line but inappropriately aimed at college-age men. Properly marketed, it would have sold, and the new compact available here. A 63-year-old grandmother who loves to drive, I have averages 25,000 miles/year, averaging 32 mpg. Service has been excellent. I can't imagine driving anything but a BMW after owning this car. Nimble, it hugs the road, shifts like a dream, and looks and feels new after almost 100,000 miles.
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.
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Santa got it right
xmsbmw, 01/15/2009
1997 BMW 3 Series 318i 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Santa brought a 1997 red BMW 5 speed convertible to our house on Christmas morning in 2006. My wife absolutely loves this car. We took a ride along the southern half of the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer with the top down and it was an incredible trip. We have had (knock on wood) no problems and no repairs since the day we got it. All we have done in two years is change the oil. Some day the top will need to be replaced but we knew that when we got it. I compare this to a 1986 Buick "T" type I bought new that was suppose to be GM's answer to the BMW. I spent $16K on the Buick, had it 9 years and put over $17K of my own money in repairs. I now know, if you want a BMW, then buy a BMW!
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.