Are 1999 BMW 3 series coupes a hassle to own reliability-wise?

High matienence costs? Fun to drive? I seen some for $10,000 and think its a good deal. It would be nice for my first car. What are good first cars?

Are 1999 BMW 3 series coupes a hassle to own reliability-wise?ktm

Great cars! Don't listen the people that say buy Japanese. Jap cars break too. German cars do have quirks make no mistake about it but I worked at a BMW service dept for 12 years and I can tell you that maintainers is the key. Check for service records and any accident damage. Also keep in mind German luxury cars are rear drive and Japanese knock offs are front drive. When buying any high end car do yourself a favor get a pre purchase inspection at a BMW dealer or whatever make it might be. You wont be sorry, it is money well spent to make sure you aren't getting 3 cars to make one.

Are 1999 BMW 3 series coupes a hassle to own reliability-wise?nortan

I'll just show you a chart and let you deciede.

Land Rover - Most in the Shop

Benz - Next most in the shop

Audi - 3rd most in the shop

BMW - 4th most in the shop

every other car on the planet....

Lexus - rare if she see's a shop

BMW is not cheap though to fix once it gets into the shop. A buddy of mine is looking to sell his 750i after he got sticker shock for plugs, wires and a new radiator, the bill was $4300.
Depends. If the car was well maintained they are great cars but they do need things with age. Look for a stick shift car.
Reliability of a vehicle depends primarily on it's care and maintenance history! BMW's are awesome to drive, responsive-both in their speed and their handling capabilities, and retain their resale value. Whenever owning a high performance car, you HAVE to service essentials religiously and attend to any repair that might be needed expeditiously! My first car was a 1968 Camaro (4 speed, 327), second, a 1972 911T that I received for college graduation, have always opted to drive fast! .A good first car depends on your financial situation, your taste in cars vs. that financial situation and your driving style! I have driven BMWs for the last 20 years (733i, 540i) and currently drive an X5 (4.4)...I AM biased in regards to this make of vehicle, but have enjoyed many years of stress free driving!! Good Luck!
Like there was ever any question that maintenance is key in keeping a car running, lol.