Overview & Reviews

New standard goodies adorn 3 Series two-door models in 1999.

• Not all the models get revised at the same time. Coupe and convertible fans will have to make do with the former design.

User Reviews:

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  DC 328... pretty but costly.... - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By london styles - March 16 - 5:01 am

  Ive owned this 328 for 6 years now and I have 153k on it. Ive redone the transmission, tons of pads, clutch, fog light bulbs and about to do the entire front susp/rear susp.. It will always start and remains sexy but it will dig in your pocket... Id get rid of it were it not paid for.. I love bimmers but you gotta pay to play in this world... Find a guy u can trust to do your repairs and Ill help... Ive got the sports package and it helps... Car could use more power.. Its a tank... The car has heart but like most pretty faces ends up costing more than its worth.

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  99 Convertibles Rock - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By sanderson14 - September 29 - 7:36 pm

  So far have logged 190k miles. I run 10k miles between oil changes with full synthetic and drive hard and fast. This dream car has held up perfectly. I can get just under 30mpg if I keep the speed below 70. No leaks, doesnt burn oil and still looks like a new car. Repair history: replaced radiator (185k miles) brakes once (front at 90k and rears at 110k - nearly 90% of my driving is highway. Control arms at 100k, HVAC unit at 90K and one tune up at 100k. Advice - DIY for repairs (great websites out there for "how-to" advice and it is pretty easy to work on) buy parts from a reputable aftermarket company. Buy a wind deflector and put the top down!!

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  First & Last BMW - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By gl36 - July 27 - 9:53 pm

  BMW=Bring Money With You. This car was junk from day one. All 4 electric window motors & relays replaced. Ac condenser electric fan-replaced 4 times. Belt broke did $1100.00 damage. Radiator split, $1300.00 front end, list goes on & on. Best day of my life when it was gone.

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  Convertibles Rock - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By Hammer - January 11 - 6:47 pm

  BMW must have made the convertibles much better because they seem to get much better reviews! I (and the previous owner) experienced NO problems other than routine maintenance (and I just passed 108,000 miles with no problems). Great vehicle - sure, it it stiff and tight, but its a sports car that rides and drives like a race car and get excellent gas mileage (average 24 mpg if I can keep my foot out of the fuel tank!). At 8 years old, the only thing I really need to upgrade is the stereo speakers. I did install a new top, but thats a given at the 6 to 8 year mark. Keep it clean and tuned up and the convertibles run fast, hard, and forever!

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  Okay... I guess... - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By js - December 8 - 9:08 pm

  I drove an 06 330 w/ sport pkg for a year, which is the greatest car Ive ever driven outside of a Ferrari. I thought Id ditch the new one for a used to avoid payments. Dumb. The 99 falls very short of my expectations. Sure, it drives great, when Im not under the hood. 125k miles, and Ive had to do "normal" wear and tear maintenance (control arm bushings, shocks, rotors, brakes, tires, battery, alternator, ac compressor, alignment, fluid flush, tune up, and a secondary air pump). Seems a bit excessive for "normal" wear and tear ($5300). My only fear is whats next?! Oh, and the stereo stinks! 8 speakers, none of which put out any bass! New stereo a must.

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  Still Going Great - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By Zack - October 12 - 10:01 am

  I bought this car new in 99 and have had only minor problems since (brakes at 50, shocks and suspension at 80) but otherwise this car is a tank. No major problems and best of all I am still getting almost 27 mpg. One complaint is the dealership maintenance. Dont go there if you can help it, they charge 2x what a good local mechanic who knows BMWs does. If you have a late model BMW do yourself a favor and find a reputable local mechanic whom you can trust to fix your car.

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  Good ride but caution - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By bucklaobmr - July 11 - 10:36 am

  First BMW, got another one (06 330i) even with the minor issues I had with this one. Caution on getting the first year of a new generation (1999 E46 in this case). Should have waited for the bug fixes. Good handling, styling. Had to replace 4 window regulators, 2 cooling fans and 1 control arm. Broken sunroof shade. BMW owner should know that these cars are high performance = high maintenance. Tires will wear out in 20k miles.

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  New car - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By jeramie alward - May 6 - 9:34 pm

  I have always enjoyed BMWs, I drove my first one back in 04 when my mom gave me a hand-me-down 325i 94. It was a great car for a just out of high school kid to have. I now drive an E46 99 and this is by far an excellent vehicle. The fact that these cars are very electronically sophisticated makes it almost imperative that they be taken to an authorized BMW tech for service every time the engine light comes on and for all tune ups. These cars are very fragile and not as durable as others.

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  Fun to drive, but... - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By photown - March 31 - 3:04 pm

  Feels as solid as a tank. Could be quicker but fun nonetheless. Handles as if on rails. The controls are in all of the right places. Looks to kill. Perfect car, but its an absolute money pit to own. Spent $6000 on repair bills including water pump, computer ($2000), rear-end bushings, 3 window actuators ($375/each) and other misc. parts. Dealer wanted to do even more repairs totaling $4000 (replacing radiator and expansion tank was $2500!). Walk away uless it comes with a very good extended warranty.

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  A Dream - 1999 BMW 3-Series
  By lucky wolf - February 18 - 12:30 am

  Bought this vehicle for myself with 97000 miles and fully loaded with no apparent deficits (one owner vehicle). Body, engine, paint, interior, exterior in immaculate condition. Have driven it on long and short trips and it continues to elicit stares from lexus and benz owners. This vehicle is made for driving!!