Used 2002 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Don't believe the naysayers
irobot1, Mattoon, IL, 07/13/2013
BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
My current 2002 330i Sport is my 4th BMW and 34th car overall so I have some experience. This model of BMW - the E46 - is just plain solid. Yes, there are known issues such as window regulators and water pumps, but when you get past those annoyances and pay attention to the detail in the design of this car they fade into the background. It's easy to do regular maintenance on the car such as oil changes and brake replacements, in part because the parts are made with quality materials and still look like new after 10 years on the road. I think the E46 is possibly the last 3 series to have the classic BMW look and feel, and I have noticed the value of these cars going up in the used market.
My Mother In Law Was Right. Darn it.
Jaybear, 11/09/2008
BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
My mother in law had a bad experience with a BMW in the 1980s, and told me that "BMW" stood for "Break My Wallet" when I drove home my beautiful brand new 2002 330i. Well, she was right. In addition to expensive regular maintenance costs, I paid a staggering $10,000 in post-warranty repairs, including a replacement transmission, broken driver's side window motor, radiator leak, tire rims that mysteriously cracked, headlight control switch, and seat motor. When the car worked, it was gorgeous and fun to drive, but not nearly worth the obscene repair costs. Adding insult to injury, my mother in law's judgment was correct, and I just traded in my BMW and then bought a Lexus like she did.
Pretty & fun car but unreliable!
T.Mk1, Fredericksburg, VA, 08/11/2016
BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car was fun to drive and pretty to look at. HOWEVER, the frequency of breakdowns was relentless. I didn't mind the repair costs, but the fact that this car broke down so many times was stressful. I was stranded on the road 3 times! I did the repairs myself, but the parts I bought for it added up to be $3000. If labor was added, it would've been close to $7000. Here is a list of things that I remember I had to replace on this car: Vacuum lines, secondary air pump, secondary air valve, vacuum solenoid, crankcase valve, control arm bushings, antifreeze reservoir, auxiliary fan, radiator fan, blower motor resistor, 2 window regulators, windshield wiper motor, windshield cowl, fuel filler cap, MAF sensor, camshaft sensor, DISA valve. It was also burning oil every 2000 miles. All of these parts failed within 1 year of owning this car, it had only 120,000 miles. It's true what they say, they are endless money pits. You have been warned. Lesson learned.
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2002 BMW 330i Sport/Premium - 5 speed
IknowUnot, 01/18/2006
BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car lives up to everything you've heard! It handles better than any of my friends so called "sports" cars and on the line it can leave most in the dust! I have never had a single mechanical problem to speak of and I've driven it to Omaha, NE and back once and also to Seattle, WA a few weeks ago. The seats are very comfortable for long distances and even though the car is built and handles like a sports car, it rides like a cadillac... nice and quiet. I also get 32 mpg driving back from Seattle! How many 4 door sedans can do 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and still get 32 mpg on the interstate?!? One suggestion... don't get the automatic! You'll be missing out!
Great car, loving BMW
bmwphile, 05/24/2009
BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I used to own a Mustang GT before my Bimmer. After test driving the BMW I realized what a piece of junk I had been driving. The BMW has been a joy to own with hardly any problems. The steering, handling, and power is ridiculous.
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