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London, UK (European version)

 

1997 BMW 328ise

 

12,500k Dark Blue

 

2.8L, leather, air, sunroof

This is one of the top sedans in this bracket. UK reviewed a European version which does not necessarily have the emmisions controls used in the U.S. UK gave his BMW strong marks. In categories for hill climbing, passing and accerlation UK gave his BMW the highest scores. Brakes also received to marks as did questions pertaining to handling. There were no grades below "good except for electrical. UK had a problem with the battery and the car alarm "has a mind of its own." Great marks for one of the World's finest sports sedans.

Trouble-free: No, there have been electrical problems. The battery died in cold weather and the car alarm seems to have a mind of its own.

Survey Response:

City Handling?

5

City noise?

 4

Highwy hndling?

 5

Highway noise?

4

Ease of parking?

4

Wind noise?

4

Turning?

 4

Fit and Finish?

5

Cornering?

 5

Interior wear?

5

Accelearation?

 5

Exterior wear?

 5

Passing ease?

 5

Electrical?

2

Hill climbing?

 5

Transmission?

2

Seat comfort?

 4

Braking?

5

Air-conditioning

 4

Spacious interior?

 4

Heat/defrost?

 5

Repairs?

 Yes

Storage/Cargo?

 4

Buy again?

 Yes

Gauges are clear?

 4

Recommend?

Yes

Ride comfort?

 4

Good Value?

 Yes

     TOTAL

 103

     AVERAGE  4.29

Biographical Information:

Completed by male, married, 1-2 kids., Drives wet and mud. Drives in wet, mud..

 

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