Overview & Reviews

Traction control and heated side mirrors are now standard across the line. Additionally, all cars receive minor styling revisions to the grille and rear fascia, as well as in the cockpit.

• Great steering, top-notch suspension, and nice exterior styling.

• Spartan interior and cramped passenger compartment.

User Reviews:

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  My bimma - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Bimma - October 24 - 2:00 am

  Great car, coulnt complain, used to have a gm....and a honda.....uncomparable!!!

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  Perfectly Balanced - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Johnnyboy7 - September 14 - 2:00 am

  My favorite car of all time. I even once owned a 95 M3, but the 328is returns about 92% of the performance of its more viral cousin. And the cost of ownership is considerably less. I have spent no more than $1,000 (including a new battery, and thats it. I have 52,000 trouble-free miles. Best of all, I am never board when Im driving this car! I always enjoy my drive to work. It is truly made for people who actually like to drive it is the anti- SUV!!!!

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  Reliability and performance over-rated - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Brian Johnson - August 25 - 2:00 am

  I overestimated the BMW brand when I bought my 97 328i. The exterior design is distinctly BMW and it is a great "image" car for young professionals. The biggest challenge is reliability... hundreds of sensors constantly break and any visit to the shop will run at least $300. If you are going to buy one anyway - pass on the Inspection I and II checkups - which are serious waste of money. Overall, performance was less than stellar. I actually had more fun with my 97 Acura Integra, which really surprised me.

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  BMW - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Bearing Engineer - August 12 - 2:00 am

  The handling of this car is exceptional and very perdictable. This car combines very good performance with good fuel economy. Interior layout is excellent.

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  BMW review - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By bjackson - June 25 - 2:00 am

  This car has not only great styling but handles extremely well. I have had little problem and have had it in the shop for only minor adjustment during the three years that I have owned.

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  My Terrific ti - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Joan - June 18 - 2:00 am

  The ti was billed as an entry into the BMW line but inappropriately aimed at college-age men. Properly marketed, it would have sold, and the new compact available here. A 63-year-old grandmother who loves to drive, I have averages 25,000 miles/year, averaging 32 mpg. Service has been excellent. I cant imagine driving anything but a BMW after owning this car. Nimble, it hugs the road, shifts like a dream, and looks and feels new after almost 100,000 miles.

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  Best car I ever owned. - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By James 328is - June 16 - 2:00 am

  There is not one bad thing I can say about this car except that oil changes are a bit pricy. Bmw seriously rock. This is literally the best car I have ever owned, and I have owned many. Nothing compares to the quality and reliability and comfort of bmw.

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  Japanese Cars Are Far Better. - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By Hieu Quachtat - June 12 - 2:00 am

  During the first three months I discovered the following problems: 1. The front right fender was not properly painted. 2. STRUCTURE DESIGN IS VERY POOR. It is a common problem among 1997 BMW 3 series. 3. The left door lock was loosen at 3000 miles. 4. AirCond malfunctioned. 5. Premium sound system malfunctioned. 6. Nuisance warning light illuminated intermittently. 7. Wind noise is terrible. Dealer fixed it by putting transparent tape around door frame. 8. The Service people at Irvine BMW stole money from my car.Should I say BMW dealers has no class? 9. Engine Controller malfunctioned. Had to be reprogrammed. LEXUS IS THE WAY TO GO

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  328 is Coupe Rocks - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By ChuckS - May 4 - 2:00 am

  This is a great vehicle-the last really good looking 3 series before the "rounded new look" that BMW recently came up with. The 328 IS has a muscle type look to it. This car is so much fun to drive! 0 to 60 in 6+ So quiet on the freeway. They will be sought after in years to come.

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  BMW 318ti Hatchback - 1997 BMW 3-Series
  By M&C - March 24 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive. Lots of zip. Holds lots of cargo.