Overview & Reviews

BMW's highly acclaimed 3 Series receives new engines across the board. The six-cylinder models drop the 325 designation for 328, thanks to a new 2.8-liter inline six. While the new six offers a negligible gain in horsepower (now 190), acceleration is significantly improved by a 14 percent increase in torque (now up to 207). To go along with the heartier engine, 328 models get vented rear disc brakes to minimize brake fade. The 318 models keep the 318 name despite an increase in engine displacement to 1.9 liters, which yields a slight increase in torque. Automatic climate control is standard across the line, except in the 318ti, and upgraded sound systems are optional on all models.

User Reviews:

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  Great Date Car - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By littlehorses - July 31 - 2:00 am

  Found it on a used Corvette lot. Sat in both but found my old body liked the BMW better. Every woman in my life perfered the BMW. Drives and looks like a dream.Havent had all the electrical problems yet except it says to "check coolant" from time to time, nothing wrong. Had to replace the low pressure power steering hose and the fan belt tensioner assembly. At 65K miles the tensioner pulley would scream at start up. Never owned a car that required that fix. The dealer spent close to $1000 fixing or replacing the top cable system.

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  Great Car - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By stev1ap - May 6 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car. It was in great condition when I bought the car so I have not had to many problems with it. Little stuff like the drivers electric door lock messed up. That only cost me $150 to fix so not to bad. My water pump messed up and cost me $300, but I am told that it is common on these cars if the original pump is still in there. It has 80K miles on it. But the motor purrs like a kitten. It runs GREAT!

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  An exceptional car - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By RBL - March 26 - 2:00 am

  This is one of four BMWs I currently own and my seventh overall, and it is one of the best: inexpensive to maintain with 25+ mpg in daily driving, absolutely reliable and as fun to drive as any BMW.

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  Best Ive ever had - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By oldf - March 18 - 2:00 am

  Not cheap but worth it. In the past trading in for a different car cost much more. Never kept a car this long and its going to be even longer!

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  Absolutely Awesome = 328i - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By SF328i - February 26 - 2:00 am

  If your considering buying it, it is supreme over all competetors in its category. Considerable difference over the 325 also. Much nicer, highly recommended.

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  My 328i - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By Al Floer - October 11 - 2:00 am

  This car was bought with 26 k miles on t.i We have had to replace the brake disks 2 times, but this may be due to incorrect torqeing of the lugs by me. The car otherwise has been great. Just now replacing the shocks at 76k. Plan to keep for many years. May even give it to my grand child that is not born yet.. LOL

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  Best Deal for Cheap Wheels - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By Asian Persuasion - July 28 - 2:00 am

  Here I am sportin my latest automobile acquistion. A 1996 BMW 318ti. I took this little white gem out for a spin after calling the selling party, in what seemed to be a deal that was too good to be true...$7200.00. No dents, perfect paint, everthing works! No argument here as it looks pristine! On the road it performed flawlessly as I flogged it on turn after turn. This vehicle handles! This vehicle is a nostaligic reminder of my old BMW 2002. I had the most fun in that car and the 318ti, in my opinion, is the spiritual successor brought up to current standards of crash worthiness and reliablity. Heres to another love affair with a car!

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  Happy but Sad - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By james lane - July 10 - 2:00 am

  My 1996 BMW 318i offers great looks and luxurious interior. It has excellent driving feautures such as handling, cruise control, high-tech equipment but at 75,000 miles my ABS went out on the car. BMW of Nashville repair department wanting 77 dollars an hour to guess at whats wrong with the ABS.

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  A+ - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By Zug - July 5 - 2:00 am

  This has been the best car Ive owned. No, it doesnt accelerate fast, but in urban/sub-urban driving who cares? I get 25/city and 38/highway (Yes thats true) off of 89 Octane. Use Mobil 1 15/50 year-round (yes, its worth the extra money) and have added a DRL module. Easy to work on.

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  Best BMW on the Market for the dollar - 1996 BMW 3-Series
  By Wolverine - May 31 - 2:00 am

  I have loved my 318ti from the moment I drove it off the lot. Crisp handling, great styling, awesome cargo room with the seats folded down. All this for $22,000 new. Its still worth at least $11,000, and worth every penny.