By at_car_guy on 05/13/13 02:37 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I owned the car for two years. The warranty and maintenance plan will help you not worry about its bills. It is an engineering marvel, it shows unmatched performance. It is in a level no other car in it's class could match. On the negative side, the interior is poor and has no sense of luxury. especially the door panels. Anywyas, keep in mind when buying from BMW dealers, that BMW Financial services is such as disgusting company to buy from! If not really into the car, I'd suggest opting for Mercedes C class, on performance it falls much shorter than the Bimmer, but it has a nice interior, it's more comfortable and Mercedes dealers and MB Financial service know how to treat people well!
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By rm332 on 05/03/13 19:01 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is the entry point BMW, the 2006 325i.
You can get them cheap.
But this was the 1st year of the E90.
This model was ambitious, alot of new technologies were introduced.
The exterior redefined what cars look like.
This car has a huge battery for the mind numbing amount of electronics.
So the thing to keep in mind was it was the 1st year.
Also know that BMW mechanic rates start at $90/hr.
But the great thing is that all the diagnostic and repair software the dealers originally used is freely available to everyone on the web.
I've diag problems, the VANOS and coil issues we've seen on here are extremely easy to fix.
I have a fully loaded 2006 325i with no faults, 78K!
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By mrlpn84 on 03/13/13 08:11 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I recently purchased my black 2006 325i sport package blonde leather seats and lovvvve it. I came from a 06 Sonata and theres no looking back. I test drove the 07 clk 550 and almost got it until i spotted the Beamer and took a test drive, what a difference this thing handles like a dream and german built like a bank vault. It turns sooo many heads and the sound system is crazy. I only wished i had the 330 for the 255hp engine but whatever. Im hooked on BMW and will always own one.
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By tggary on 02/09/13 14:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
My 2006 BMW 330i Sedan auto is a lot of fun to drive when it is operating without problems, Repeated ignition coil breakdowns, bad bushings, oil gasket leaks, run flat issues - all in 47K mileage range - I long for the '04 Jaguar X Type 3.0 which was totaled by another driver - it never broke down and was great on ice and snow too with the stock All Season tires.
I do love the 330i, Black / Black Leather Premium Package and very quick, but it is just sad how the so called superior Bavarian
Engineering is a joke. Then again, our 2002 Benz has been perfect to 87K, just tires, oil and brakes. Next time, I go Acura, Lexus, if Germanic - Audi or another Benz. BMW stands for Break My Wallet.
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By as28 on 01/23/13 16:18 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Pros: Performance, drive experience
Cons: Reliability, cost to own.
Either lease this car or make sure you can afford to be late to work -
to drop it off at the repair shop a few times a year. Read the common issues on the web from most BMW owners.
- Water Pump, Shift Display unit (sport mode), engine coils, cylinder head (known issue), bushings, differential, tensioner pulley
and on and on.
Issues so common, I sent BMW corp the web links and they paid for the repairs.
Car is not worth the trouble. Due diligence and experience has dissolved any brand affinity I have for BMW.
Good luck with the techs -if the computer doesnt show them what's wrong they have to rely on trial and error
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By arpy1 on 11/05/12 10:23 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have always been a huge fan of BMW, and I was so excited to be able to buy my first one. I bought my 06' 325XI in Sept of 11 with just under the 100K mark (98K). It is now Nov of 12, so, I have owned it for a little over a year. I now have 120K on the car and it is still going strong. In the year I have owned it I have had to change the oil, spark plugs, a headlight, and one pack of ignition coils. It truely is like a dream come true, but I always have a sense of doom in the back of my mind after reading a lot of these reviews.
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By flavio1 on 10/03/12 13:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I bought a 325i 2006, second hand in 2011 it had about 62000 kilometers (not miles). Since then I was disappointed: the grey interior is now on a bad shape, on of the cup holders doesnt work at all, the button for the headlights felt apart and this is just the beginning. I had to change the water pomp ( 1100$) the service department told that it happens sometimes. 85 000 kms cover bolts that i have to change + camshaft and valanos solonoids total 1865 $. Plus many maintenance that I had to do. I will never buy a BMW again. The person who works at the sales department told me that once the warranty expires the real problems begin. Even people who are working at BMW dont trust the company
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By pux on 07/27/12 15:48 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
got used
'06 325xi 6sp in '10 with 62k. Its fast, handles great, holds road great, design is superb. May be a short on space for families, and bigger people. Very pricy to maintain especially if you don't know much about cars or prefer dealership service but the car is intended for richer audience hence the costs. But its very poorly built(German assembly), front handles began sticking and you can't close the door after you already got in, so you have to reach out to push the handle!! every time!on a Bimmer, come on!sticky buttons inside!i mean you have to push with all your power! within 1st year 3 check engines.2 times parts sending electric impulse to sparkplgs, anothr VANOS problem.
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By andew_steel on 05/28/12 10:30 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I bought a 325 for my daughter and unfortunately I made the same mistake by buying a second one for my other daughter. They are fun to drive and stay on the road very well. But German engineering is just a myth. EVERYTHING breaks after the original factory warranty runs out. The money I spent in repairs I could have bought a new Honda.
And that is what I have done. Traded the first one in for a New Acura. My daughter loves her new Acura and very soon I will get rid of the 2nd one. And I will be DONE!
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By csarson on 04/14/12 08:07 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
My husband had this car built in Germany to U.S. specs. It is his pride and joy, & has lived up to his expectations as far as the driving experience. We live in PA and the car performs great on narrow, winding roads in all conditions - though the suspension is WAY too tight for Pittsburgh potholes.
Unfortunately it is constantly in the shop, & repairs are not cheap. My husband travels a lot & has been stranded multiple times, and been towed multiple times. He was stranded for two weeks when the steering lock went, but usually it is the tires - one FELL OFF about a month ago on the freeway.
My advice - don't try this without a 100K warranty. And don't expect it to reliably get you anywhere
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