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1997 BMW 3 Series Coupe 318is 2dr Coupe
Perfect car for teen
 The 318is does not have the power of 
other BMW's, but it has the handling, 
braking, looks, and feel all BMW's 
have. I bought it used because the 
price was good and the miles were low 
(46,000). At first, I was concerned 
that maintenance would be high as it 
typically is for BMW's.  However, I 
use an independent mechanic who has 
serviced my cars for 13 years, and 
this car has been a dream. The small 
engine, manual trans and good handling 
are a great combination for a new teen 
driver while also providing some style 
and "cool".  What I didn't expect was 
how much fun it would be or that my 
wife and I would fight with our teen 
over who gets to drive it.