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1999 BMW 323I
John doe, 12/31/2005
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
This car is the best car I have ever owned in reliability, fun to drive, and utility. It has only been in the shop a few times for routine maintenance and performs nicely to this day.
99 Convertibles Rock
sanderson14, 09/30/2008
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
So far have logged 190k miles. I run 10k miles between oil changes with full synthetic and drive hard and fast. This dream car has held up perfectly. I can get just under 30mpg if I keep the speed below 70. No leaks, doesn't burn oil and still looks like a new car. Repair history: replaced radiator (185k miles); brakes once (front at 90k and rears at 110k - nearly 90% of my driving is highway. Control arms at 100k, HVAC unit at 90K and one tune up at 100k. Advice - DIY for repairs (great websites out there for "how-to" advice and it is pretty easy to work on); buy parts from a reputable aftermarket company. Buy a wind deflector and put the top down!!
Best. first car. ever.
maggiewashere, 11/30/2010
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 2dr Convertible
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've only had this car for 2 weeks, and it's definitely a huge change from my dad's volvo wagon. Fuel economy is decent, especially for a car with a 6 cylinder engine, averaging 21 mpg (25-35hw). Backseat room was a pleasant surprise-2 5'8+ guys can fit in the back, no problem. I've put 1,200 miles on it, and so far no problems. I get tons of compliments on my car, the heated seats are nice for a New Yorker, and the sound system is great for a 12 year old car. Road noise actually isn't bad The only thing I don't like is the cup holders.It's fine for a little cappuccino or a giant sweet tea, but anything in between doesn't stay in and I just hold it between my legs.:/
323i convertible : perfect SoCal car
khristophertab@gmail.com, 11/15/2015
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 2dr Convertible
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
the final year of the BMW E36, they worked out all the bugs at this stage. power, acceleration, handling.... this car has it all. of course the traditional BMW pricetag for repairs goes along with this. but... truly a driving automobile. the car is so fun to drive Im going to miss her tremendously. I highly recommend this vehicle.
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323 IC - fun in the sun
Randall, 02/26/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 2dr Convertible
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
The 323IC is best with the top down and driving with the open air feel. If I could only use a one word description for this car, it would be "SMOOTH".
The Ultimate Driving Machine!
Jeff Taylor, 07/05/2005
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I get so many coments about my dark green '99 328ic convertible. "Nice car!" It gets a personal hand detail about twice a month. A four hour labor of love. Many ask: How do you like your BMW? The best way for me to sum it up is to honestly say: I could win the lottery Saturday night, and that would change a lot of things about my life. However, I would NOT change my car. Perhaps buy others, but this BMW is a keeper.
Convertibles Rock
Hammer, 01/12/2008
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
BMW must have made the convertibles much better because they seem to get much better reviews! I (and the previous owner) experienced NO problems other than routine maintenance (and I just passed 108,000 miles with no problems). Great vehicle - sure, it it stiff and tight, but its a sports car that rides and drives like a race car and get excellent gas mileage (average 24 mpg if I can keep my foot out of the fuel tank!). At 8 years old, the only thing I really need to upgrade is the stereo speakers. I did install a new top, but that's a given at the 6 to 8 year mark. Keep it clean and tuned up and the convertible's run fast, hard, and forever!
Smooooooth
bmr girl, 08/17/2005
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun and easy. This is the most fun I've ever had outside. I'll have to move south to get more months of enjoyment. Just enough power.
BMW 328i
tame, 03/25/2012
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible
10 of 87 people found this review helpful
When you go for BMW 3 Series you have to check which engine as their are 2 types VANOS system and double" VANOS both engine parts are not available if some one knows he might guide me!!! Make sure if you buy any BMW 3 Series 1999 and above model once its heat up (red light blink for any reasons) I advise you to go to nearest junk yard and through the car there. I spend on repairing it more than the price I bought . its second BMW I own . I dont advise anyone for BMW 328 I at all