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Used 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned!!

Cary A. Storchan, 06/08/2006
2001 BMW 3 Series 330xi AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Before I leased this car in 2001, I had driven much larger sedans, (Audi, Acura, Infiniti) and never considered a much smaller car. That is until I drove the BMW 330xi. I bought the car in 2004 when it came off lease and have continued to enjoy as much as the first time I drove it. I have enhanced it's performance with several Dinan add-ons. and it performs like a bat out of hell. Other than routine maintenance, and the addition of the Dinan equipment, the car has not required any service. The AWD feature is a great in the winter, in the rain, on the highways and on the track. Most of driving involves road trips and I generally average almost 30 mpg. The car handles like a dream.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great, if onyl the windows worked

Joe G, 05/30/2008
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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The BMW 325i 2001 was a great car to drive, handled the winding road up to Tahoe very well, looked good and sounded awesome. Probably the best driving experience of my life. They really designed it so the driver could hear just enough of the engine to feel like they were driving a sports car. Unfortunately it was all the little features that were crap. Both power windows had to be replaced twice (each) within a 3 year period. After about 4.5 years the electrical component that controlled the car shorted out and the car died in the middle of the highway. Once left the gas cap open and had to go to dealer to reset warning light.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Solid Car

KarFn, 04/01/2009
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I've loved this car and am loathe to part with it (I've owned it for over 7 years). All is running great..knock wood. Never had any major maintenance issues. I love the way it drives...solid. Exterior is sporty. Interior is functional, yet basic. No complaints.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

You must be ready to comprimise!

Whytry, 09/16/2006
2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had my car for a little while now and it seems to be holding up I had a few issues - the moonroof headliner is defective and BMW tried to charge me $1000.00 to fix it - just recall it please, it is defective! My driver's side window is sticking and I am afraid to get it fixed after reading the reviews here that say the window leaks after the repair! I keep burning oil and I will have to see what is causing that. Brakes go fast and cost $800.00 to change. And I had some loose exterior trim through seemingly no fault of my own. Loose interior grill on speaker. Loose mat anchor.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Lee Ayres, 09/08/2003
2001 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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We have driven coast to coast twice and love this car. It helps that I lost weight some weight. It is easier for me to get in and out of now at 210 compared to 250 pounds. Handling is superb.

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