2005 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews Page 10

330Ci - Excellent Choice

Written by: Bill on 02/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I previously owned a a 2001 325i (manual) sedan, and wanted more of a sporty car, so I picked the 330Ci (premium package, cold weather package, and sport package, steptronic). The handling makes this car, and horsepower makes a big difference. Steptronic in manual mode is a nice change from regular auto. Interior screams luxury. Best sports car I have owned.

Favorite Features

HANDLING is the big one, I have never driven another car that could duplicate it (in this price range).

Suggested Improvements

The only draw backs I have found are the doors are extremely heavy, and the front seatbelts are hard to reach, other than that this car is a great choice!

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330CI Excellent Choice

Written by: Bill on 02/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I previously owned a a 2001 325i (manual) sedan, and wanted more of a sporty car, so I picked the 330Ci (premium package, cold weather package, and sport package, steptronic). The handling makes this car, and horsepower makes a big difference. Steptronic in manual mode is a nice change from regular auto. Interior screams luxury. Best sports car I have owned.

Favorite Features

HANDLING is the big one, I have never drove another car that could duplicate it (in this price range).

Suggested Improvements

The only draw backs I have found are the doors are extremely heavy, and the front seatbelts are hard to reach, other than that this car is a great choice!

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Point and shoot fun

Written by: R. L. Swenson on 02/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is a driver's car. If a soft insulated ride is your cup of tea, try one of the other luxo-cruisers. But if you love outstanding handling, sportscar acceleration and some of the finest seats on the planet, look no further. Our 330i came with the sport package which includes the sport seats, performance tires and sport steering wheel. It also came with the premium and cold weather packages. The handling is on a par with the best sports cars on the market. Interior details are tailored to the enthusiast driver but the center console cup holders (when holding a beverage) can get in the way of the shifting arm. And shift you will!The fantastic Steptronic 5 speed automatic is wonderful.

Favorite Features

The Steptronic five speed auto has the ability to be shifted manually when desired. Otherwise it is a well mannered auto offering both normal and sportmodes. The engine pulls well and really lights up in the higher rev range. Braking is first class. Quality is up to the Teutonic standard.

Suggested Improvements

Wider rear seats and improved rear footroom. A wider trunk. Can't think of anything else.

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Great car

Written by: Vroom2 on 02/03/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Traded my E36 for this one and all that was wrong with the old one has been fixed with this model. Much better trim quality and power delivery than previous model. Definitely the best car I've ever owned and the most fun and stylish way to get from A to B.

Favorite Features

Engine, handling, styling, HK sound system.

Suggested Improvements

18" rims make steering feel more numb than smaller rims.

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I love my 330CiC

Written by: jspringstun on 02/01/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This car is amazing. It was what I wanted for my 16th birthday, and what I was able to purchase for myself for getting into graduate business school. I could not have made a better investment. Not only is the car responsive in its handling but also an eye catching beauty. BMW also strives to employ the best in customer service, so even when there is a minor adjustment to be made, it's still an enjoyable experience.

Favorite Features

sport suspension wood interior heated seats

Suggested Improvements

door unlocks with key from a further distance

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Love My 325, Bunta, Torrance, CA

Written by: Bunta on 01/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I love my 325, more everytime I drive it. I have the leatherette interior, works for me because of my active life style. Stock springs are too soft, and the shifter is vague. I miss 2nd and hit 4th once in a while. Handles like a dream, doesn't lean and with rear drive it assume the classic neutral tail out just a little when pushed thru the twisties. Oh yes the wonderful song of the engine at full song. It has much more room than I am used to, after stepping out of a two seater. Let's see, don't I have an errand to run today? Can't wait to go for another drive. LOL

Favorite Features

I love the handling, car looks very sexy in black. BMW did a flawless job finishing the car, almost no orange peel. The mini projector fog lights. It has very nice brakes, and it loves to be driven fast.

Suggested Improvements

Needs a shift kit to tighten up the loose shifter. Stiffer springs for high speed driving.

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330i with Performance Package

Written by: Fred on 01/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my second 330. The first one had the performance package & cold weather package. This one has leather seats, Xenon headlights and heated seats -- but no cold weather package -- I do miss the headlight washers and drop down rear seat. However the handling and acceleration of my new 330 is a quantum leap above my first one. The 6 speed is much smoother and shorter than the 5 speed. Whereas the original had a softer ride, it had more body lean -- in the 330i PP you really feel much more in contriol as you take tight corners at speed -- and it defintiely sticks you back in the seat when you accelelrate. They're both great models --this as close to an M3 as you can get with 4 doors

Favorite Features

short throw 6 speed, 18" wheels look sharp, feels like they added a lot more than 10 hp!!! leather sport seats and alcantera wheel are great

Suggested Improvements

Make the drop down rear seat standard Remove the R/T buttons from the steering wheel -- not used

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So far so fun

Written by: Koho17 on 01/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 330xi AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned the 2005 330xi for just two weeks. Each time I get behind the wheel it is more enjoyable than the last. It has exceeded my expectations and can only hope it delivers reliability in the future. Although ownership has been brief, I have been nothing but impressed with the product.

Favorite Features

6 speed manual, performance, handling....in a word "fun". Did I mention the 6 speed manual? Ipod adaptor..and lastly the 6 speed manual.

Suggested Improvements

Losing the center arm rest when utilizing both cup holders; lack of any depth in storage areas in either the center console or dash. The various options and packages could be simplified.

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Fun-to-drive

Written by: HeyMario on 01/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This thing is all about driving fun. If you're looking for a car that will please the passengers, look elsewhere, but for the driver, you don't need to look any further. The power from the 2.5L engine is surprisingly good considering it's modest power ratings. The handling, of course, is second to none. We own a 1999 BMW 540i with the Sports package, but this 3-series is alot more fun to play with, especially on winding roads.

Favorite Features

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 5- speed auto-manual transmission, multiple power seat adjustments, 3- year/36K miles maintenance-free

Suggested Improvements

A little bit more power, which the '06 models have addressed.

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Buyer Beware

Written by: Cathy Berenberg on 01/14/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Review

My experience with this car has been both thrilling and disappointing. My complaint is that the front end is too low and scrapes against the speed bumps in my parking garage. I had a Chrysler Sebring some years ago that was lower and although there were scratches on the underbelly it didn't do any further damage. Unfortunately, the plastic in this car is inferior and has ripped loose three times within the last four monthes. First, the front bumper had to be replaced when the plastic brackets snapped off at a cost of over $800 to me. The second time, the temperature sensor came loose and scraped the street until the wires were stripped bare. It's now happened again!

Favorite Features

The drive is exhilarating.

Suggested Improvements

The undercarriage must be redesigned to handle the stress of scraping the road. The plastic frays shockingly too readily!

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