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4.88 out of 5 stars

Makes driving fun

Ted, 12/22/2005
2002 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

AWD grips road in dry, wet and snow conditions; ABS braking minimizes slip even on ice. Great car for winters; no problems starting or driving. Recommend aggressive snows if you will see more than 6-inches snow on regular basis, but expect solid traction. Acceleration (5spd) is very satisfying -- very nimble in/out of traffic. Top speed in regular driving = 120mph, and not even a labored groan. (Too many tickets.)

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5 out of 5 stars

A "different" 325i

timothy, 10/03/2010
2002 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

After 4 BMW motorcycles, still had not owned the car. Spotted this one on a reputable lot, had look closely as it looked "different" It was (is) absolutely gorgeous, one owner.Has a M3 front clip (after-market?) 5 speed manual in instead of the usual steptronic, LED rear light buckets Someone had put some money, love and care into this car, impeccable condition.Bought it on the spot (120,000 miles)no problems whatsoever, sounds, handles, drives like a dream, I even love the way it smells. I'm hoping that any of the usual complaints (window regs, tensioners, have been resolved. the only maint regs that came with it are the every 3000 mile oil changes (Castrol synthetic 5-30).

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive but expensive to maintain

DJ, 08/30/2009
2002 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love the handling of my 325. I have encountered several problems with the car which it continues to add up. I have had three window regulators break which the company is aware of the problem, but will not do a recall. The rotors cannot be turned so brakes cost $400 just for the front. I had a bushing replaced which BMW dealership didn't put the parts back on the vehicle correctly. Be prepared when you go for an oil change, you will end up paying for more than a simple oil change. I can't believe the amount of magazines praising BMW cars. The magazines never mention anything about reliability or the lack of. I am disappointed with the quality of my 325.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very impressive

Stardog, 11/11/2002
2002 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just traded in my '97 328iC and '93 Integra (summer and winter cars) for a 325xi. With the huge moonroof open it's practically a convertible and with the AWD rainy and snowy days won't be so bad now. Especially when you consider reliability, it easily beat out the Audi A4 Quattro and Mercedes C240 4MATIC and any SUV. All comparisons aside, I love this car for what it is. I thought I'd miss the convertible - no way (even if it's 70F today). My 120mi/day commute will now be a near- pleasure. If you've got $35K to spend this is the only car to consider.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great car

syncwithu, 07/24/2002
2002 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just bought my BMW. It drives just as I imagined it would. Got all the three packages.

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