jhelberg 
1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan 323i 4dr Sedan
Ultimate Driving Machine
 Rock solid handling, performance, 
safety and reliability.  The 
handling/comfort balance is terriffic 
(BMW's base suspension embarrasses 
many 'sport' suspensions), the interior 
is very logical and well laid out and 
the styling is typical BMW timeless.  I 
always chuckle at the SUV-types 
explaining the need for 4 wheel drive 
in Washington DC, while I drive my rear-
wheel wundercar all winter long in 
Minnesota without drama and without 
giving up that perfect 50/50 
balance. "All-season" tires are 
marketing bologna.  I do run winter 
tires on my bimmer (and on my front-
drive Passat for that matter)