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1999 BMW 328i Price, Specs, Review & Road Test

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. "Behold, my wheels!" announces the opulently equipped 328i that has recently joined our stable. Indeed, the attractively styled sedan wears 17x8.0-inch alloys that reveal ...     read more
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Road Test: '99 BMW 328i

By Jeff Bartlett
Photography by the author
1999 Bmw 328I Front Left

"Behold, my wheels!" announces the opulently equipped 328i that has recently joined our stable. Indeed, the attractively styled sedan wears 17x8.0-inch alloys that reveal indulgence in the $1350 sport package. The option group brings sport suspension, seats, and steering wheel to the rolling Oktoberfest. Standard equipment includes all manner of power features, anti-lock disc brakes, front side and head airbags, anti-theft system, keyless remote, memory functions, automatic climate control, etc. Even still, the options list was too much temptation for the MT staff. Silver metallic paint ($475), black leather upholstery ($1450), rear side airbags ($385), fold-down rear seats ($575), and power moonroof ($1050) got us in deep without even touching the fun stuff. In addition to the recommended sport package, we upgraded to the Harmon-Kardon audio system ($675), added the navigation system ($1800), and warmed up to heated seats ($500). A heady $42,230 as-tested price put us right in 528i territory. First logbook entry reads, "Feels like a four-door sports car, with inspiring power, more than ample brakes, quick steering, and great gear box."

Specifications
Base price $33,400
Price as tested $42,230
Body style 4-door, 5-pass.
Engine size/type 2.8-liter I-6
Transmission 5-speed man.
Driveline config. Front engine, rear drive
0-60 mph, sec 6.9
EPA mpg, city/hwy. 20/29
Total mileage 5457
Test mileage 4873
Fuel consumed, gal. 230.7
Fuel cost $280.76
Average mpg 21.1
Additional oil/cost None
Routine maint. None
Additional maint. None
Previous maint. None
Problem areas None
Total operating cost $280.76
Operating cost/mile 5.8¢

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