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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my beemer!

cats_rule_texas, 02/23/2003
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is fun to drive and comfortable. My car does not look like it is 5 years old. It handles well and is fun to drive.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

First 90 days

jkoopman, 11/25/2011
1998 BMW 3 Series 323is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my '98 323is in September of '11 with 55,400 original miles. It has been about 90 days and the car has been a pure joy to drive and own. The M52 is the least powerful of the 2.5 I6 engines available but is still reasonably quick with a wonderful smooth character and a good amount of torque. The balanced feel and handling put a huge smile on my face in every corner. It is also comfortable and reasonably quiet on the highway inspite of its tight, sporty character. This car was well maintained by its previous two owners and it shows. I now understand why BMW calls their cars the "Ultimate Driving Machine".

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My first bmw

victorrrq, 04/13/2006
1998 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car is fantastic...when its fixed. When I first bought the car it was all right, but when the warrantee ended, I was forced to go fix the car. Cooling problems, electrical problems, I probably spent over 10g's of repairs and upgrades to the car. I love the car but the repairs for it are a...you know what. And the car is awful in winter, but that could be fixed with newer winter tires.

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5 out of 5 stars

Truly the Ultimate Driving Machine

Dell Sanders, 08/03/2005
1998 BMW 3 Series 323is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car had about 40,000 miles on it when I bought it under the Certified Pre-Owned program - that has turned out to be the best car-buying decision I ever made. I LOVE THIS CAR !! It now has over 104,000 miles on it - I've driven it back and forth across the entire country several times and there was never a problem. BMW really has a way of making you feel at one with the car like no other carmaker seems to be able to duplicate. Maintenance costs have been average with no expensive surprises. Everyone is amazed at how clean the engine always stays, and at how shiny the original paint still is, although I've lived both in dry desert areas and very cold climates. Again - I love this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best in it's Class

Monal, 10/03/2004
1998 BMW 3 Series 328is 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After years of ownership I can only praise BMW 328 IS. The outstanding quality and overal reliability of this car makes me want to keep it forever. It's proven to be a fun car to drive, and remarquably safe in difficult or unexpected driving situations. And the looks? Oh...after 6 years it still turn heads on the road. Classy and contemporary! The acceleration is fantastic and fuel economy unbelievable. The interior is roomy, quite and luxurious. The sport package it's a plus in this car.

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