center console restricts drivers right knee on longer rides
Advice to buyer:
Consider ONLY 3.0 engine.
Detailed review:
Purchased CPO with 9k miles after driving BMW 3 series conv. for 3yrs. The 3.0 with quattro is the ONLY way to own this car. Performance in the 1.8 is cruddy. Build quality is excellent and performance is quite good with 3.0.
Also considered:
2004 BMW 3 Series
2004 Porsche Boxster
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
About This Reviewer...
Location:
Stony Point, New York
Other vehicles owned:
2003 BMW X5
Review submitted:
March 29, 2005
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