Used 2001 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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They just don't make them like this anymore.
browneyedbro, 12/02/2016
updated 12/06/2018
2001 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 330ci in 2009 with 49k on it. It was in mint condition, it looked great and not a scratch on it. What sold me was the sound of the engine when the salesman turn it on. It has a deep penetrating rumble that you would not expect from a car that size. When I looked under the hood the straight line six seemed like it went on for days. This car is heavy and when you hit the curves on the turn ram it sticks like a magnet. It is very responsive and handles like a dream. It is not the fastest car that I have ever driven but is fun to drive and always gets a lot of attention. The bad thing about this car is the fuel consumption. It drinks gas like BUD LIGHT. That is because of the steel frame. You will need to be in a tank before you find a safer ride. The BMW mechanics tell me never get rid of this one.
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Good Reliable Car
mzurada, 09/05/2010
2001 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy my BMW. The coupe is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cars to look at and I wouldn't change a thing when it comes to styling. The sports seats are firm and fantastically comfortable -- my back gets really sore from bad car seats and these are good enough to drive 12 hours a day. My car has a sports suspension which gives it superb handling but the automatic transmission makes my 325 a little underpowered so if you are into speed get the stick. The fuel economy in mixed city/highway driving is only about 22 mpg which is probably average for a car of this age with this type of performance characteristics.
GREAT CAR!
JB GARRISON, 01/05/2016
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Owning my 2001 325i for 8 years, 80K+ miles, only replaced battery, cooling system (just last month) and rear window motors (both in one week). But overall, GREAT! Handles very well, stops on a dime! comfort and great mileage: drive from Indy to Destin FLA only 1.5 tanks. Don't want to get rid of this beauty. Now at 120K+ miles, may sell. But do not want to.
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My 180,000 325I
Ashley, 02/28/2016
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car around 170000 miles and it hasn't given me any problems. I am currently at 189,000 miles. My car is lowered on h and r, this is only where I find my problems. The engine bay is clean and it runs like a dime! Starts in the cold first turn, and is silent. Also regular ttl is performed on this car, even before I had it. This is why it is able to run problem free with quite high milage. My red leather seats are still in good condition, with no rips or scratches. And I haven't exprireneed any window problems. Only thing I dislike about the car is the handling, and it's performance in harsh weather conditions. This is expected because of its rear wheel drive system but its definetly disappointing. I just needed to share, thanks for reading!
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Had it for 10 years and 150K miles later
Beamer family, 09/30/2010
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
and still drives great! We bought our BMW 10 years ago at 40K miles from a friend. Since we have owned it, we have been in a couple of fender benders, got paint splashed on it, and now the power windows are going out but the original transmission still drives like the first day we bought it and very strong! You feel the difference in a BMW vs. say a Lexus or any other Japanese car! It hugs the road and you are total control of your car. We're expecting to get another 50K miles on it and plan to hand it down to our son then we are upgrading to a 330 convertible.
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