By moras on 10/31/12 07:49 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The front plate of the BMW was damaged with the outside temperature sensor after 3 months.
BMW refused to replace on warranty.
The generator failed, the bolts on the underpart of the car were replaced at a cost of $250 within 3 years and no warranty. Note I had the extended warranty purchase for 3 years.
Generator replaced after 5 years.
Oil leaks valve gasket cover replaced by dealer yet the oil leaks are from the hoses and oil filter area which was not replaced.
Total amount spent is 5K which I have not spent with an American car driven to 170M miles.
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By butterflyp on 08/08/12 13:44 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I would not recommend buying this car unless you have a warranty and an extra car.
I have had this car 4 years and spent over $8k on repairs.
Window regulators, water pump which took out the idler, drive belt, alternator and power steering, many gaskets.
Covers for the side view mirror blew off while driving and the other detached itself somehow.
Driver's side door leaks.
Headliner is loose.
The leather around the passenger door speakers is coming loose.
The ac stopped blowing air shortly after the driver side window stopped working.
Twice I've had a major stall in the fast lane on the frwy AND as if the car was finally ashamed if what is , the BMW emblem on the hood fell off!!
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By Beamer family on 09/30/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
and still drives great! We bought our BMW 10 years ago at 40K miles from a friend. Since we have owned it, we have been in a couple of fender benders, got paint splashed on it, and now the power windows are going out but the original transmission still drives like the first day we bought it and very strong! You feel the difference in a BMW vs. say a Lexus or any other Japanese car! It hugs the road and you are total control of your car. We're expecting to get another 50K miles on it and plan to hand it down to our son then we are upgrading to a 330 convertible.
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By SaLiMoS on 08/18/10 11:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased my BMW 1 week ago and i am loving it, well it's fun Driving it and it's very comfortable and Powerful. All what i did to the car after purchasing it is changing Filters and Engine Oil, which is a normal service check after buying a used car.
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By shoo on 02/01/10 16:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Found a 2001 BMW 325I with only 34K miles on it! Thought I had found a steal! Found out I was robbed! Had this car less than a year and have had to replace headlight assembly, front grille trim, rear window motor. Oil light comes on randomly! Worst of all, when it rains the interior leaks so bad it would make a great fish bowl! No one can find where it's coming from! Biggest piece of junk I've ever owned! Now I know why it only had 34K miles on it, no one wanted the piece of junk! My first and last BMW!
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By Picky Driver on 06/02/09 19:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Simply put, great piece of driving engineering. But, The Germans really need to figure out better electronic systems. I love my BMW, purchased it with 78,000 miles, and grabbed a 2 year extended warranty for 2,500. Totaling 19,500. THE FACTS - I researched the car vigilantly before I went to the dealership. Leaning towards not purchasing a BMW before I even step onto the lot. But, I wanted to drive the car, then make a decision. DO NOT do this if you are comparing the BMW to say a HONDA or Toyota. There is no comparison and is not fair. Beautiful to look at, a real treat to drive around in. WARNING!!! - I spent about 3,000 on repairs in 2 years. Lucky me, the warranty covered 90% of it.
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By KarFn on 04/01/09 11:29 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I've loved this car and am loathe to part with it (I've owned it for over 7 years). All is running great..knock wood. Never had any major maintenance issues. I love the way it drives...solid. Exterior is sporty. Interior is functional, yet basic. No complaints.
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By maverick1012 on 02/10/09 11:31 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I've owned this car for 4 years now and put atleast 20,000 miles on it per year. Drove many 5,000+ road trips, handled extremely well, love the power and acceleration. Loved the overall experience UNTIL this past January (1/09) my car decided to die. I quote my mechanic when I say "the car has demons!" It decided when it wants to start, stalls when it wants to, it's been in the shop for 3 weeks with no resolution. I absolutely loved this car until now :/
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By kawliga on 08/13/08 16:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have been buying 325is since '92 and this one is the I've kept the longest. These are fine cars but little things bug you and are expensive to fix. I'm sure I will switch to Honda, can't be any more trouble and a lot cheaper. Just finished a 3000 mile trip and averaged 32.2 with the automatic. I was pleased with that.
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By Joe G on 05/30/08 16:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The BMW 325i 2001 was a great car to drive, handled the winding road up to Tahoe very well, looked good and sounded awesome. Probably the best driving experience of my life. They really designed it so the driver could hear just enough of the engine to feel like they were driving a sports car. Unfortunately it was all the little features that were crap. Both power windows had to be replaced twice (each) within a 3 year period. After about 4.5 years the electrical component that controlled the car shorted out and the car died in the middle of the highway. Once left the gas cap open and had to go to dealer to reset warning light.
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