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Used 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine

jhelberg, 07/22/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 4dr Sedan
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Rock solid handling, performance, safety and reliability. The handling/comfort balance is terriffic (BMW's base suspension embarrasses many 'sport' suspensions), the interior is very logical and well laid out and the styling is typical BMW timeless. I always chuckle at the SUV-types explaining the need for 4 wheel drive in Washington DC, while I drive my rear- wheel wundercar all winter long in Minnesota without drama and without giving up that perfect 50/50 balance. "All-season" tires are marketing bologna. I do run winter tires on my bimmer (and on my front- drive Passat for that matter)

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Now I understand...

Zed, 07/26/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
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My first BMW. I will have a very hard time buying a different manuf now. I'm spoiled. The fit and finish of this car is top notch. I keep discovering many little things that most manuf just slap on, but with the bmw someone has put a lot of thought into the design and function. A blast to drive. A great balance of power, handling, and comfort.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

near perfect, but not quite

328 w/ SP, PP, Xe,CD, 07/30/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
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Certified inspection must've been forgotten, is in dealership for the third time getting worked on. Nothing major - speaker, seatbelt noise, alignment, rain-sensor, two-freak- electrical-events, some suspension squeaks, missing rear-view mirror trim. Other than all than, it is truly an incredible car. 5-speed and Sports Package are a must! Have driven w/o and not worth the dough. But with them the car is simply an extension of you as you fly on down the road.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Only one complaint...

RonJ, 06/13/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan
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After 3 years, only only complaint - and it is a BIG one - is that the left bolster of the sport driver seat is always uncomfortably pushing on my thigh. I must either pull my foot forward so that my thigh/knee are above the bolster, and thus not in the way, or keep my thigh on the bolster, where I become so uncomfortable in only 5-10 minutes, I must find a new position. If I straighten my left leg "within" the seat (to the right of the left bolster), my feet are in each other's way and I can't properly/safely operate the brake and accelerator pedals. BMW, why did you cram the sport seat into such a tight cockpit like this?

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good entry level BMW

tkb, 08/06/2002
1999 BMW 3 Series 323i 4dr Sedan
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Good overall car, look great, beautiful interior. Save money on the Harmom/Kardon Systems its not worth it. The hesitant while the car is hot almost got me hit couple time.

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