2000 BMW 3 Series 328i review from North America
"German engineering power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
49.6k miles - Right when I got the car, it threw 11 codes, just because the mass air flow Sensor needed to be replaced.
49.6k miles - Window Regulators on the rear passenger, and passenger side needed to be replaced.
50.2k miles - All my weatherstripping for the windshield and sunroof needed replacing.
50.4k miles - Thermostat needed replacing.
50.6k miles - Clutch was slipping at 50k miles, not sure how bad the previous owner beat on it though, and needed a clutch alignment.
51.2k miles - BMW made control arm bushings horribly when it came out of the factory, and they tend to go at a low mileage.
General comments?
The 328i is a great car. It performs well and still gets great gas mileage. With the right mods you can make the car, perform, look, and handle extremely well.
Even though I needed to put a good amount of money into the car right when I got it, the car is still a really good value. The engine is peppy and extremely reliable.
The only thing is would suggest is that BMW put a stronger clutch in the thing from the beginning. Other that that, the 328i is awesome and I love it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 inline-6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2009 |