cestrada 
1997 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328is 2dr Coupe
Fun Drive Insane Maintenance
 Bought our 328i coupe certified 3 
years ago with 49,500 miles on it.  
Within 1 year, "certified" didn't 
cover the frnt brakes ($495)or back 
brakes ($520). Rock marks on hood were 
covered with touch-up paint that 
washed away after 6 mos.  It looked so 
bad that we replaced the hood for 
$350.  On-board computer and Check 
Engine lights come on = $50 co-pay 
just to have it looked at. We have put 
about $2600 in maintenance into this 
car, not including oil changes.  With 
$5000 down pmt and $300 per month 
payments, that is just too much money 
to spend for three years.  Lease is up 
next week and we are not buying 
because I can't handle more 
maintenance costs.