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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Jun 17 '00 - Updated Oct 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Smooth, quiet, highly competent suspension
Cons: Wait a sec, this is a BMW, not a Lexus, right? Where'd the fun go?
The Bottom Line: With the latest redesign the 3-Series initially veered too close to Lexus.
Now I'm going to have to find a previous generation 3-series to drive. I finally got around to driving the new 3-series, and it was an excellent car. Much smoother and much quieter than I expected it to be. But less fun. The previous gen car ...
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by isong - Top 500
Mar 01 '04 - Updated Aug 11 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, peppy 2.8 liter engine, precise handling, bright headlights, comfortable seats.
Cons: Needs occasional tuning/maintenance, all your friends want to drive it.
The Bottom Line: It's not your ordinary sports sedan... it's a BMW.
WHY A 3-SERIES BIMMER? My 99 VW Passat was on its last leg and I was desperately seeking a new car. With VWs bolded on my black list, I was ready to venture on to newer and better things. My wife has a 2002 Honda Accord, and to this day, ...
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by nick1326 - Top 100
Nov 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: A fanastic balance of luxury and fun- A great driver's car with refinement
Cons: Price/premium, need the premium&sport package. Too much luxury for some
The Bottom Line: I shopped and shopped and shopped, with alot of options. The 328ci did it all for me as a wonderful second car. I love it. Enough said.
I'm going to try and do something with this review that hasn't been done yet: Take an objective look at the 328ci as a potential buyer of a used 5-speed manual in great condition. I truly hope this is the most helpful review you ever read about this ...
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by aaquino - Top 1000
Mar 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, bells and whistles, larger cabin
Cons: Stifled handling compared to the previous generation
MY OPINIONS
Most of what you'll read from my ratings are based solely on my opinions and will not discuss deep details regarding car specifications. Detailed specs can, of course, be found at other websites such as
www.bmwusa.com
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by Kallisti - Top 1000
Jun 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: precision
Cons: ergonomics; the emblem is not the design!; high-gravity center.
"A concourse? I'll be able to drive a number of sport luxury vehicles like an insane clown without fear of tickets and fines in the relative safety of a racetrack? Of course I'll be there!"
And so ended my telephone invitation to fun...
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by collin_ong
Nov 01 '99 - Updated Feb 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Magical steering and handling; top-of-class performance
Cons: Not the best value
Aathif's two identical epinions: "Goodbye to BMW" and "A JOKE! Very little for a lot of your money" on the BMW 3-series are very shallow and unresearched opinions. His entire premise is that value is everything in a car. Now value...
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by bhweb22 - Top 500
Apr 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Total Package
Cons: None that I can see!
I recently went through the process of buying a new car. I test drove 5 cars in the midsized luxury class before I picked the Bimmer. Before I test drove the cars, I was not convinced that the BMW name and driving experience were worth the price...
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by brucec32 - Top 500
Mar 28 '00 - Updated May 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: refinement, safety for its size, leg room, seats, body styling is great, free maintenance, great resale value, solid construction
Cons: space at a premium, sometimes resembles an economy car in traffic, you die if it gets a scratch.
The new 323i loses a touch of its sporting spirit, but becomes even more refined and quiet, as well as much more technologically advanced. It is the near-perfect, if smallish, embodiment of what a sedan should be.
Some of the technological...
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by jasimon
Feb 18 '01 - Updated Dec 02 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Styling, drivetrain
Cons: Not reliable, poor quality interior & rattles
The Bottom Line: Beware the glowing reviews! There are serious quality control issues that can ruin your relationship with this car after the "honeymoon" is over. BMW is sacrificing quality to boost profit.
I am an auto enthusiast. I have owned other BMW's, Infiniti, and some sporty Volvos. I bought my 323i (loaded at $33,000) new as a 2000 model. I bought it b/c I wanted the tight feel I was accustomed to in BMW's, and because I enjoyed the demo car that I...
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by bedheadfred
Oct 25 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Great handling, incredible balance, superb refinement
Cons: Absolutely horrible ownership experience- Beware of tons of problems!
The Bottom Line: It's a great car, but plagued with numerous problems.
My 2000 323Ci is a great car, but its been so troublesome after only 20,000 miles that I would have sold it over a year ago (only 22 months old now) but I can't get a good price for it.
Let me list all the problems I have had with the car and...
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by bcaskey
Mar 14 '01 - Updated Jan 09 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Quiet, smooth ride inside, tight handling and sleek. Great Consumer Reports statistics.
Cons: Lifter & amplifier noise, intermittent sunroof operation/brake light failure, engine shake/quiver, sub-quality rear glass/battery.
The Bottom Line: Purchase another new BMW? Not until BMW of America accepts product responsibility, is willing to appease/negotiate with customers and are truly "committed to ensure total satisfaction" to their customers!
I proudly drove the vehicle off the showroom floor on September 21, 1999 with 000011 miles. It was the smoothest, quietest vehicle I've ever owned. The car appeared solid, quiet, and held the corners superbly, at least for the first few days. ...
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by ottolam
May 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice Design, excellent handling, amazing sound system
Cons: lack of power
2 reasons I bought the 328ci 3 months ago:
1. The dealer was going out of business, I could get it for only $500 above the invoice price (I think it is a good deal, but maybe not)
2. I have a Acura Legend 4dr and a Mercedes E430, and I was...
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by atantri
Apr 17 '00 - Updated Apr 18 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Quiet interior, good transmission, exterior
Cons: Loss of legendary handling, conservative interior
Even though the BMW 3-Series is technically sophisticated car, it has lost some of the razor sharp handling of its predecessors. Under normal driving circumstances, the driving is crisp, clean and quite fun, primarily due to its great turning...
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by Mikeman075
Jun 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, handling, quality, ergonomics
Cons: Rear seat is cramped, I don't own one myself
Over the years, I must say I have become quite an automotive enthusiast and over these years, I have tried to test drive as many cars as I possibly could. This past month, I had the chance to drive two versions of the BMW 3 Series. Never have driven a...
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by jbchen01
May 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything
Cons: not much
If you are in the market for a new car in the range of 35-40G, look no more. Here is a great car with a great value.
--My Story: I recently purchased a silver 2000 BMW 328i. The previous car that I drove was an Honda Civic EX coupe. But it was...
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