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Thrilling ride !!!!!!!!!!!

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Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

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

Review

This is the first BMW I have owned but it will not be the last. From the moment I drove off it was like I was in another world. One of the first things I noticed, besides the fast acceleration, was the lack of outside noise. This is a great first BMW to get into--it's pricey but worth every penny.

Favorite Features

Acceleration at all speeds, quality of build, radio is fantastic.

Suggested Improvements

I do not like the layout of the cupholders at all.

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Hot Car But With A Lil Annoyance

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Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 7 Exterior Design: 9

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2005 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Though this has been my dream car since I was a child, i must say its been a little disappointing, why, I had a gas leak after 8 months of owning this car with all door windows vibrating not making the cabin as quiet as I thought (now fixed). . But with the adjustments, I now have a ding noise in the gas tank when I hit bumps and start the engine after a 2 day storage! Not a good thing. As for smooth ride, I think it has its moments!! But the all wheel drive is exquisite, horsepower is just right and amenities are awesome, I have it all installed from the auto/tranny, the nav to the prem package to the pdc and xenon lights/heated seats. Love the car but will upgrade once my lease is up!

Favorite Features

BMW assist/SOS, 4 yr full warranty, Bluetooth technology, dsc, pdc, hill descent, handling and cornering and last but not least, the all wheel drive/nav system screen!!!

Suggested Improvements

More standard amenties/packages like the xenon lights, leather seats!! Remove the hump in the rear seating to make it easier for the mid passenger to get in and out of the car!! And more armrest storage.

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This is awesome

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Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

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

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This is the most fun I've ever had behind the wheel of a car. Top down is more fun than I can describe, top up, you'd never know you were in a convertible.

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325i automatic

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

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

Review

What a great driving experience. I love driving this vehicle. Best vehicle that I have ever owned.

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, best shifting automatic that I have ever seen, MP3 player, Heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Move the power mirror adjustment control to the center console.

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Super Little Coupe!

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Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 9

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

Review

Positives: Smooth and steady power, silky gearbox, and better than advertised fuel efficiency. Dead solid road manners, cat-like road stance...A/C holds up to the Florida summer heat, wipers and xenons take care of the Florida rain...my wife is sold on her little coupe...and no trips to the dealer for silly stuff. Thumbs Up! Negatives: You gotta reach waay back to grab the seat belt.

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Enjoy the 2005 BMW

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Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 6 Exterior Design: 10

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

Review

I have owned the car for two months and loved it. The handling is incredible and I love the design of the interior. Mileage has been decent and trunk space is decent, although if you are going to have five individuals in the car, I would recommend looking at the Lexus. But, with four or less passengers, this is the perfect entry level luxery car in my opinion. Finally, this is the first time that I have ever driven a rear wheel drive car and that took a little to get used to at first, especially when stopping quickly. But, the RWD is not a big issue in my opinion.

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Suggested Improvements

I would recommend that BMW put the open trunk lock in a better location. Otherwise, that is the only complaint that I have so far in two months of ownership.

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Love this car

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 9 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

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2005 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I would have never expected to loke a car this much. Great car to drive. It feels like it is part of you. Could use air outlets in the rear with maybe a little more rear leg room when front seats are all the way back. I'm extremely happy with the car and have no regrets.

Favorite Features

The brakes and handling. I have never felt so in control of an automobile. It is a wonderful car to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Stereo speakers are terrible. Wipers are poor at high speeds. Air vents in rear.

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Look out, here I come

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Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 9
Fuel Economy: 3 Exterior Design: 8

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

Review

What a fun drive. I wouldn't recommend for really long trips (one, I couldn't fit all of my luggage into the car, two gas mileage isn't the best - but then I don't keep it to 55 either) but for zipping around town... no doubt about it. Love getting all the extra attention!

Favorite Features

Good responsiveness and handling. Drove it on winter roads, not too much of an issue (front wheel drive would take care of the problem)

Suggested Improvements

To raise and lower the top, press the button once and forget it. Don't want to complain since it beats my brother's old corvette manual system :)

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what's not to like?

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Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 8
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 9 Reliability: 9
Fuel Economy: 5 Exterior Design: 9

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

Review

Excellent appointments, easy to use controls to raise and lower top. easy to use master control for windows. great pickup but can't outrun the gas station. also, gauge that shows the mileage per gallon is unnecessary, and very disconserting.

Favorite Features

boot for extra room when top is up, ease of controls to raise and lower top and windows. lumbar seats, automatic windshield wipers.

Suggested Improvements

navigation system standard, more variety of colors for top

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I'm Hooked!

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

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

Review

Ever since I was 10 years old - I have found a least one aspect about any high priced purhased item that was disappointing. I am almost 60 and this BMW has not disappointed me in the least. It is so much fun to drive it is almost hard to describe. You can feel the obessive drive for quality embued into this vehicle by the German engineers.

Favorite Features

Feel on the road - you are almost "sprited" along by this wonderful car.

Suggested Improvements

An overdrive (6th) gear for the open highway.

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