Hammer 
1999 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i 2dr Convertible
Convertibles Rock
 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 that's a given at the 6 to 8 year mark.  Keep it clean and tuned up and the convertible's run fast, hard, and forever!