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by willow328i
May 6, 2004 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by tlovejr
Jan 14, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by plychak
Jul 8, 2003 - Updated Jul 10, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by goldilocks1953
May 18, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 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 ... read more
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by capelian
May 9, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 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 ... read more
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by ekyang
Dec 30, 2001 - Updated Apr 25, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by bsack
Apr 28, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by iluv2fly
Dec 4, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by JPierpontFinch
Aug 3, 2000 - Updated Nov 21, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by KCKulak
May 31, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by imran64
Apr 26, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by dancip
Apr 10, 2000 - Updated Apr 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by RD412
Mar 21, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by cn777
Mar 14, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by tpnoland
Jan 23, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: outstanding acceleration/handling plus room for luggage and friends.
Cons: annoying brake squeaks, dash rattles and overpriced stereo.
With just a perfunctory glance, you might think that this is just another 3 series coupe/sedan but those who know, KNOW! This car is nearly totally balanced in hp/torque and weight distribution and to drive it is a pleasure for four out of the five ... read more
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by jbleacher
Jan 23, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great all around car.
Cons: The price.
This is one mean driving machine. The BMW M3 is an excellent all around car. When I bought this car in '98 I was amazed. This car handles great in all road conditions, and it is as quiet as a mouse. It has excellent acceleration, and one tank of ... read more
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by joco
Dec 21, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: A beast that can be a docile daily driver. The leather. Free service and maintenance for 3 years.
Cons: Millions of similarly-shaped buttons on the console. Delicate (but beautiful) wheels.
It will last much longer, anyway. Everything that's written about the M3 as a driver's car is true. Hold on to your gum and warn your passengers when you stand on the brakes! A sweet 240Hp straight-6 that has the most broad, flat torque curve my butt ... read more
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by kissafool
Dec 14, 1999 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, roomy, smooth ride
Cons: Taller drivers (6'4" +) might have trouble fitting.
I am a BMW "guru" of sorts. I have followed BMW for many years now, and the new M3 is the best it's ever been. It's handling and responsiveness greatly surprised me. It is very comfortable and surprisingly roomy. It shifts smoothly from a ... read more
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by maxshroom
Dec 2, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful design, fast, sleek, sounds good, customizable
Cons: Hard to reach steering wheel, doesn't telescope out
When I got my first drive in an M3 back in early of 1998 I knew that this car right here is the one and only car that everyone in the world should own. Talk about the perfect mix of acceleration, suspension, power, and steering all in one very sleek and ... read more
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