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1998 BMW M3

1998 BMW M3
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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Best car I ever owned!!!

by bmw328i5sp
Feb 25 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Build quality, reliability, fuel economy, super fast performance and tight nimble handling.
Cons: Some parts expensive-some cheap. BMW parts on the web cheaper than local dealers.
The Bottom Line: It will be the best car you ever had. I would definitely encourage one to get a 3 series BMW.

I bought a used 1998 BMW 328i sedan with a 5 speed manual transmission to replace my 1989 Chevy Caprice. It was the first BMW I ever bought. I had been in the market for a newer car for a long time, and decided that if I was going to get something, that ...

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All-around solid car with minor quirks.

by willow328i
May 06 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Smooth and torquey engine, solid handling and dependability.
Cons: Few minor repairs as expected with all cars.
The Bottom Line: A solid, all-around car with a smooth engine, proven dependability and a joy to drive fast or slow.

I bought a 1998 BMW 328i approximately one year ago and have had pretty good luck so far. When I bought the car it had about 65k miles on it and I paid about $14k for it. To date I have had a few minor problems with the car but have been able to fix ...

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The standard by which other sports sedans are measured

by tlovejr
Jan 14 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Amazing driving experience. Nothing further need be said...
Cons: Backseat can be cramped when transporting 4 fullsize adults.
The Bottom Line: Theres a reson this car has more awards and accolades than any of its competitors...drive one and you'll see why!

The BMW 3 series has been for years the universally accepted benchmark by which other sports sedans are measured. Similarly the BMW M series has always been regarded as the ultimate performance machine. So what happened when BMW combined the 3 series ...

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328IS Coupe - My Dream Car?

by plychak
Jul 08 '03 - Updated Jul 10 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Amazing handling, quality, refinement.
Cons: You pay for it...
The Bottom Line: If you have the money and you appreciate quality, refinement, and purpose you will not be disappointed.

I am 33 years old and two years ago was in a quest to buy my dream car. Why? Well I was single, no ...

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No Competition

by goldilocks1953
May 18 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: This stylish car gets alot of stares w/it's smooth ride
Cons: So-called Certified Pre-Owned warranty sucks!!!!
The Bottom Line: Don't go to Competition for a Pre-Owned car. They treat you like crap because of the BMW name.

I got your attention!!! Hopefully. I've owned this car since 3/02 @ 28k-financing through my credit union. Even though the carfax came back w/no problems & 1 previous owner, the service upon delivery sucks! I made my 1st service appt the day after it was...

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1998 M3 Coupe

by capelian
May 09 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Well Engineered, great performance, comfortable to drive
Cons: Poor dealer service, many electrical/electronic problem
The Bottom Line: Great performing car but had too many problems. BMW dealers and BMW USA have a lot to learn about customer satisfaction/service.

I leased this M3 (glad I didn't buy it!) and it was nothing but trouble from the day I picked it up. To make a long story short, it was in the shop for 23 days over the 2 1/2 year lease period.

The dealers (I went through two) had no clue what...

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Amazing what man can do with his hands...

by ekyang
Dec 30 '01 - Updated Apr 25 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Smooth powerband, classic looks, attention to detail is astounding, extremely bright headlights for stock.
Cons: Insurance can be bad, maintenance is expensive, small things tend to go wrong.
The Bottom Line: If you're a car aficionado that can absorb the greater than average cost associated with owning an M3, buy it.

I was first introduced to the phenomena that is the BMW M3 back in 1994 on an overseas study tour in Taiwan. I first read an article about the E36 generation BMW M3 in Dakar Yellow and just fell in love at the sight of one parked at the base of a ski ...

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A wonderful ride for 1-2 people

by bsack
Apr 28 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Superior quality, handling, reliability, sharp looking
Cons: It's really a 2-seater in denial
The Bottom Line: A well-built, lovely machine.

The 328 Convertible is the most remarkable vehicle I've had the pleasure of driving. It looks great, feels solid, handles beautifully and accelerates smoothly and rapidly. I am the original owner of this car and have experienced no significant mechanical...

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A Cure for Midlife?

by iluv2fly
Dec 04 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Tight, accurate control
Cons: Can't carry the whole soccer team

For nearly two decades I've driven the likes of station wagons, various minivans and SUV's as I participated in the suburban ritual of carting my kids and their friends to those activities that will encourage them to succeed in life so they could one day...

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BMW 328: Buy this car. Bring a lot of money.

by JPierpontFinch
Aug 03 '00 - Updated Nov 21 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Handling, performance, features
Cons: Not a lot of extra room

I am the proud owner of a 1998 328 convertible. My mid-life crisis car, so to speak, and so much more practical than a Viper. I bought it because: it's a great car in its own right, is a no-compromise convertible, and it fits in the garage even with a...

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Perfection on 4 wheels

by KCKulak
May 31 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Speed, Features, Style, Brakes, Sound System
Cons: A ticket waiting to happen and little tight in back

It all started after a visit to Chicago and I drove a buddy’s 99’ M3 coupe around for a day. I had never had a driving experience like it before. The car looked incredible and would get-up-and-go faster than anything I had previously driven. Obviously...

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DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!

by imran64
Apr 26 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: it's perfect!
Cons: pricey for many, but well worth it!

I was in the market for a convertible, and after driving many competitors, this beauty blew everything away! I even liked this car much much more that the Mercedes CLK Convertible! Not only is this car very stylish, it is packed with power and...

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I Love This Car!!!!!

by dancip
Apr 10 '00 - Updated Apr 13 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Can Drive Really Fast, Excellent Handling, Many Functions,Just Plain Out Fun Car
Cons: Drives REALLY Fast(Speeding Tickets), Small leg space in back.

The BMW M3 Series is just spectacular. This car can almost maneuver any turns or obsticles while going at top speed of much more than 150!!!! Of course, it is never legal to drive that fast on the road but this can is designed to. It was...

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The Most Luxurious Sport Car

by RD412
Mar 21 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Very comfortable to drive/ Excelent Performance
Cons: Very Costly

The BMW M3 has a very sporty appearance to it, yet it is also a very luxurious car. The reason I first bought the M3 is for the performance and the comfort of the ride. The performance is spectacular, and the ride is very smooth, comfortable, and...

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Best Bang for the Buck

by cn777
Mar 14 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: speed, handling
Cons: airbag recall, easily broken fog lights

I purchased an M3 last year after going to the BMW dealer to test drive a 328is. No, I was not pressured into buying the M3 -- in fact, where I live, BMW dealers have such great demand for the M series cars that they couldn't care less whether you buy...

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