1997 BMW 3 Series 328IS review from North America
"Everyday sports car with great reliability."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The "check engine light" is very sensitive and can be triggered often and for many reasons. The light has been on for 6 months now and the dealer cannot determine the cause and tells me that is is OK to still drive the car. I had another BMW, 1994 model, of the same make and this was also a common problem with that car.
BMW's are reliable and do not require all the service the dealers recommend.
General comments?
Own a BMW once and you will not want to own anything by another brand. The reliability, performance, and handling cannot be beat. The BMW has a certain "feel" to it when driven. It is really a "drivers" car. This is my 3rd BMW and will not be my last!
The 1992-1999 BMW 3 Series (E 36) is a great buy for the money. I would recommend this model highly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2005 |