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3.5 out of 5 stars

never again

lg72, 08/16/2004
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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In the 2 years I've owned this car I've had to replace 4 power window motors, 3 diff sensors and some temp gauge for the A/C... thank god it's under warranty. But the warranty expires in Nov and I'm selling and never buying another BMW. Way too high maintenace. The roadside assistance guy told me they're great in the Alps... but that's about it.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW AWD Wagon

Matthew456, 10/08/2004
2001 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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The all-wheel drive wagon is a great car. You don't see a ton of them on the roads, but that's a good thing in this day and age where everyone has the same maroon ford expedition. It is an absolute monster in snow and ice. The X system teamed with the DSC's ability to manage the anti-lock brakes one at a time for "zero-yaw" means you go exactly where you want to go in bad conditions. We went all over the Alps and US Rockies for three years in it. Holds a lot of gear in the back, but still looks and drives like a performance sedan... but with really good mileage. We've gotten ~23 city and 30 highway. Buy one if you can find one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Can't Imagine Driving Anything but a BMW

Tex330Ci, 06/24/2002
2001 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had the car for 13 months and still can't believe it took me 31 years to discover BMW. The chasis design, coupled with the outstanding braking power and old-school steering (mine was made after 5/1) make this one of the funnest cars I can imagine. The acceleration is smooth and refined. You will not experience torque-steer or fading of the power band at any speed. The balance in the car is indescribable. The make-to-order buying experience was fantastic and I can't imagine owning anything else at this time.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

poor quality windows

martyd, 10/16/2004
2001 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought it through euro program (excellent option). Love to drive this car, but quality could be improved. It's great in the snow/ice - better than most SUVs. Driver side window motor failed soon after warranty expired. Already have full new set of brakes at 60k miles for $1100. Love only needing oil service every 15000. Fits family of four quite well with good trunk space.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fun reliable to drive

heather, 05/16/2002
2001 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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fun to drive coupe. i love its handling of corners. after bmw i cant go to the others

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