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Used 1997 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

My baby

baby, 11/23/2009
1997 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car with 60K on it whom ever owned it prior to myself didn't take as good of care as I do. If it rains it stays in the garage. I need a new top and the driver's door panel, but with danian suspension and cold air induction this car makes 31.6mpg it is a standard shift and I cannot say enough about it. Needs a new top and secondary air cooler but still an awesome baby handles great and turns heads. It has a spoiler on the rear black with black top tan interior. I have worked hard on the paint and it looks very good these days. I am in love!

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5 out of 5 stars

My bmw

rjs5689, 11/20/2002
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my BMW used in 1999 from westchester BMW and ever since i have loved it. It has been a nlast to drive offereng exelent comfort and preformance. i have heated seats and the sport package.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best All Around Car

jbarnstrow, 11/23/2002
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Auto Tranny, but still has plenty of power for the twisties. Carries four without the usual coupe cramp.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine

gdevinney, 01/06/2003
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love this car more than any I have EVER had. The only bad thing is I will never settle for less.

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5 out of 5 stars

Incomparable car for its time

Johnny in NY, 07/01/2009
1997 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 1997 328i was my first German car and well, they've made a convert of me. My experience with this car, despite its age was extraordinary. The handling was like nothing I had experienced until then, even surpassing cars 10 years younger. Mechanically, I never once had a problem with anything, save a brake replacement, but that was due to my driving more than anything else. My praises for this car are too many to list, but it does come with a few warnings. 1. The car is very reliable, but expensive to maintain and repair. 2. The cup holders are useless. 3. The car handles very poorly in snow and ice, as is to be expected from any RWD car. Do not be mistaken though, the BMW is amazing.

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