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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.
1997 Arctic Silver 328is
urban328is, 04/25/2004
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first car, my father bought it for me for $10k. It is Arctic Silver, fully loaded with sports package, 6 disc changer, leather, etc. It does have 132000 miles on it but they are mostly highway miles and this car still drives like it is fresh off the lot. I would highly recommend the 3-series, we have two on the driveway and couildnt be happier with them.
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BMW 328ic, a very well made car
Al, 03/16/2006
1997 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 328iC back in April '03. It was still fresh looking and amazing to drive given the fact that it had 50K miles on it already. I thought I'd keep it for 3 years and just move onto another car, but I love this car! I'm going to keep it for quite some time further, repairs have been non existant other than a waterpump and fan blade. I'm nearing 100K miles so its time to replace some bushings, other than that it's a solid reliable ride.
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.
A lot of car for the money
fritz, 11/09/2009
1997 BMW 3 Series 318is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own a 1997 BMW 318iS, it's almost identical to an M3 other than the engine which is the reliable M44 4 cyl. A solid car that is nimble and gets 38mpg highway, 24mpg in town, an average of about 30-32mpg. The S version has a lower M3 like sport suspension, wider stance, and mine was ordered with M3 rims which perfectly suit the car without being gawdy. Regular maintenance will give you a reliable smooth ride. Torquey engine redlines quickly with moderate gas but shifter seems longwinded compared to a 1980's Manual. Nice interior, mine has heated seats that warm up quickly in two modes. Multiple cabin vents. May be small for a larger person. I'm 6' tall and fit nicely. Very fun to drive.