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Used 1997 BMW 3 Series Coupe Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best ride I've owned

Jeffy347, 07/26/2004
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car knowing I would be driving a ton. Also, a bit of a rebound from previous marriage. It is an investment that has paid great dividends to my state of mind. No offense to my counselor - but for the same price, this vehicle offers similar solace :-) Bought with 99k,Trouble free to 107k in two months. I am concerned with a sluggish passenger window - auto up feature is sometimes sporadic - also passenger power lock has quit. I am sure it is a quick fix though. And smaller a price for sure than the 95 Audi 90 I owned this time last year. I am betting the Bimmer will not disappoint as much as that money pit! Long story short BMW Rocks!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BMW fans unite

Constant Car Shopper, 08/12/2007
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Even before I got my driver's license I wondered why people payed a premium for BMWs. I openly criticized, but secretly wanted one. Now that I own one there is no doubt that the BMW 3 series is a car driver's dream. I test drove my current vehicle almost as a lark and wound up buying it on the spot. Much like other reviewers this car makes me glad to get up everyday to drive this car to work. So far the maintenance on this vehicle has been no more than other cars I have owned. I bought this car with almost 100,000 miles on it and would love to put 100,000 more on it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever owned.

James 328is, 06/16/2002
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

There is not one bad thing I can say about this car except that oil changes are a bit pricy. Bmw seriously rock. This is literally the best car I have ever owned, and I have owned many. Nothing compares to the quality and reliability and comfort of bmw.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfectly Balanced

Johnnyboy7, 09/14/2002
1997 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My favorite car of all time. I even once owned a '95 M3, but the 328is returns about 92% of the performance of its more viral cousin. And the cost of ownership is considerably less. I have spent no more than $1,000 (including a new battery, and that's it. I have 52,000 trouble-free miles. Best of all, I am never board when I'm driving this car! I always enjoy my drive to work. It is truly made for people who actually like to drive; it is the anti- SUV!!!!

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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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