Hello, My name is Phil and I have a beautiful Avis blue 1998 328IS that my best friend bought new in Germany. I am the second owner, and this is by far the best car I have ever owned. I have read some of the problems other owners have had, and I have had some similar. It is great to have a forum to go to for the wealth of knowledge that is out there and I look forward to getting to know some of you. I am in Cortez, Colorado, and I would like to get to know other BMW enthusiasts in the area. -Phil