Faults:

The one touch up facility on the passenger side electric window is playing up. I think this is a fairly common problem on these and it will be fixed under warranty.

General Comments:

I'm the third owner, but the car looks as though it's only had one.

Not as many toys as my Clio 172 (have really missed the climate control with the recent hot weather) but it's so much nicer to drive. Comfortable too with the fully adjustable sports seats.

Although I've got 17" rims on mine, a long motorway stint recently showed how smooth and relax the car is. Even with only 170bhp for a car this size, putting the right foot down feels as though there's a lot more under the bonnet.

Fuel consumption is not good, but it's what you'd expect for a 2.5 litre 6 cylinder motor.

Now, how long will it be before I can get my hands on a M3...

Faults:

Fuel gauge needle has stopped working, so cannot tell the level of fuel left in the tank.

Some wind noise from window, seal probably needs replacing.

General Comments:

This is a superb car. Performance is extremely good, as is fuel economy - over 30 miles to the gallon. Handling from rear wheel drive set-up is brilliant. The straight six engine is so smooth, it is an absolute peach. No serious problems - touch wood. However, I did buy one with a full BMW service history.

My only gripe is the comfort, I do not find the seats particularly comfortable.

Faults:

The ABS warning light came on and a fault was found in the braking system.

General Comments:

For a car with such a powerful engine it is surprisingly easy to drive and easy on fuel.

Don't even atempt to venture out on snow covered roads unless Ballet is a favorite.

Handling in the dry is precise and driver involving.

M3 looks with 318 insurance.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

A joy to drive, the straight six engine is a beauty. Compared to my previous 318 it's in a different league.

The engine is superb, fast enough for our roads and very fast when driven hard.

Faults:

Passenger Window Motor.

Accelerator Box keeps burning out (if you give it a kick-down, the car will stall in 3rd gear and rev up without changing even if you released the accelerator), this has happened around 3 times from accelerating and then braking.

Speedometer bulbs burn out.

Nothing else much except changing of oils, lights etc (all the regulars).

General Comments:

My 328I is a very nice, powerful, comfortable, attractive and durable for a BMW car, I like it more and more after each race, I beat S-Classes, E-Classes and even C-320's with this baby.

I got my 328I in 2000 as it was an overstock from 1996 and they sold them brand new for very good prices, its loaded green metalic with beige leather.

I advise this car to any Bavarian lover, I also would advise all other BMW's, but sadly I have to say that if you want a 5 or a 7 Series, you have to have a full pocket to run it, you should also have a spare car like a land-cruiser when its in the workshop, but overall I think BMW's kick ass!!!