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4.75 out of 5 stars

Who Knew???

Rhone Wolf, 05/06/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
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Tiring of my '93 MX-6 LS with all the trimmings, most of which no longer worked, I knew I wanted a luxury/sport thing. Test drove the 328i with the sport package and knew I had to have the car. I have NEVER been as awed by the performance of a vehicle as I was by this. My jaw hurt for days from smiling too much...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

54k miles

I500X, 11/13/2004
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
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I've been driving this thing for 3 years now and I don't plan to switch! It's easy to take this car for granted until you've driven something else. BMW's handling is amazing.. it gives me so much confidence on the road. You get an excellent feel for the road and the steering is firm. Handles great in the dry but I've had some problems in the wet. Then again, my tires were old. Although this car is pretty quick, it doesn't have as much power as I'd like. Next car will be more performance oriented (Probably an M3). It's almost 2005 and this car is still better than most cars on the streets. Excellent ballance of performance, comfort, and functionaly

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent car!!!!!

sal sheik, 02/16/2003
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 4dr Sedan
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I got my 99 4 dr 323 from a dealership and have been nothing but pleased. I put some 17" m3 wheels on it! If the engine light comes on it is usually only a loose gas cap.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great car spoiled by Reliability Issues

vikas, 11/30/2004
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 4dr Sedan
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I bought the BMW 3 series new in 1999. The car drives incredibly well; however, the reliability is far below competing japanese makes and maintenance costs border on the obscene. In the 84k I've had the car, I've replaced all of the window motors, changed the AC compressor (twice), replaced parts of the front suspension, repaired several fluid leaks and replaced the thermostat (twice). In addition, a new battery was $250, since you can't go to WalMart and buy a battery. The dealer wanted $1,200 for a normal brake service and over $1,000 to change the belts (I went elsewhere, but still expensive).

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Pretty Sad!!!! Better off Buying a Ford!

2L8-IWON, 10/03/2003
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have to say I am thourghly dissapointed!! I have had two BMs and will never get another BMW Canada and their Dealers are most unhelpfull and inconsiderate, I have had to replace so far over $3,000 and BMW says I do not care sir even if you are only 3,500 miles out of your warranty, and then they say sorry you are not even the original owner so we will do nothing for you!!

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