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6 years later...STILL LOVE MY 330i!
Peter Bonerz, 07/04/2009
2001 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
What can I say? This 330i has been bought, paid for, and still does everything in 2009 that it did in 2003! No rattles, no performance lag, no dings, no dents. See folks, if you take care of a car - love it (as the Germans say) the car will return the love. This BMW is garage stored but driven daily. All repairs are performed as needed. In 99K miles it's needed a cam sensor, belt tensioner, 2 window regulators, and a valve cover gasket. All of the aforementioned were replaced under warranty. Tires were replaced with exact BMW spec ContiTouring (including the 5th full size spare). Mobil 1 Oil every 7500 miles. Car is a paid-off gem and looks/works in mint condition! No Civic 4 me...
Such a disappointment
Frank, 08/09/2006
2001 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Since the intro of the E46 body style I drooled at each passing BMW. I finally had the oppt to purchase a red 330i and I couldnt have been more excited. Boy, what a let down. Problem after problem after problem. I have replaced 3 rear tires. There is something wrong with the rim and they deflate and boom. The tire dealer says that he cant find anything wrong with it. I have replaced 2 turn signal bulbs and 1 headlamp bulb. Recently, I had to reseat the other headlamp because it just stopped working. I have had the window problem with the regulator but was able to fix myself (it still cost me $116 in parts). And dont get me started with the AC. I could go on. Dont buy this car!
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2001 bmw 325xi leaks alot
leaks alot, 04/11/2009
2001 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned a bmw 325xi since 2001. The car handles great but is very expensive to maintain. I have had all four doors leak. Fixing the vapor barriers on the doors still does not solve the problems. Rust will start to appear on body around the lower doors from a break in the seal that covers the weld along the edge. Rust also appears on the metal lip that is below the door edge and above the plastic trim. Rust will also break out below the trunk bottom lip. Rust will also appear on the trunk lip below the classic kidney bean intakes. I have had to replace three power window motors I think because of water leaking into the door.
Love/Hate
m_n, 12/30/2012
2001 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding performance. 5 minutes into a drive you understand why Car and Driver has put it on their 10 best list for 22 consecutive years. Love love love the way it drives. But it is the 2nd most unreliable vehicle I've owned, next to a Mercedes E320. Water pump, vanos unit, idler pulley exploded on me, this sensor goes bad, that sensor goes bad, constant check engine lights, power steering leaks, and on, and on. And it eats rear tires. The only saving grace is this car is very easy to work on for an average mechanic. Yes, it really is. I replaced the water pump in 1 hour and I have never replaced a water pump before. Non-dealer parts for non-M cars are reasonably priced too.
Great Car!
chamoh78, 10/25/2010
2001 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This was a very used car when I got it. I purchased the vehicle with approx. 90K knowing that BMW is of higher quality and the car would last longer than most. The 100K service wasn't cheap, but I knew this before I bought the car. This is my first Bimmer and it certainly won't be my last. I may never own another brand, unless I want a truck...