2000 BMW 3 Series 328Ci from North America - Comments

Back seats rattle.

Clutch sticks.

Moon roof is unpredictable.

Cheap materials. Poor craftsmanship.

Slow pickup. Slow car.

Thin paint. Thin leather.

BMW is incapable of customer service from the dealership to the headquarters.

Cheap service and a cheap car at a premium price.

I too have a 328ci and I believe this is the most reliable and best all round car I have ever owned. I think you have been a bit harsh in your comments!

I think it is quite obvious that the individual who wrote the review got a lemon, I own a 2000 328 and the car has been flawless, except for windows creaking when going over bumps. Went to the dealer, got a free loaner and a day later got new motors and regulators installed in the car. That is over $900 in free labor and parts with no questions asked. I have driven many japanese and german cars if you like driving, buy a bmw otherwise sit back and sip your tea, for other cars do offer more luxury, but do not cater to "drivers".

I own a 328ci 1999 model and it will take some beating to own a better car in the future.

The only problem is the drivers door handle that seems to stick now and then.

BMW 328ci and you are calling it a slow car, when you have come from a Honda Accord?

Even if you have come from a Type-R, it would not be slow unless you had heavy 18inch alloys on your 328ci.

I've just P/x my subaru impreza type r (280bhp) for a 328 ci and its far from slow, its comfortable fast ride without the whiplash of the scooby, iam love n it!!!

I too just bought a 99 328ci and I am not impressed.

The ride is far too firm for Irish roads, even considering it is wearing 18" M3 alloys. I find the handling is not as entertaining as the E36, which gets better and better the harder you push it. It also has an annoying rattle coming from the rear somewhere, can't quite find it! I was also disappointed in the acceleration although the large wheels don't help. I'm going to replace it with the best E36 328i sport I can find!

Slow???

I own a 328i year 99 for about 16 months. Nice car, smooth engine, good ride, average reliability, not bad handling, and to be honest not that fast. Had a Nissan 200SX, about the same power, but lot faster. Good car the 328, but over rated.