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5 out of 5 stars

330xi beats all!!

ajm, 09/24/2003
2003 BMW 3 Series 330xi AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

absolutely a dream to drive in all kinds of weather. sticks to the road like i'ts on rails! corners flawlessly very quick acceleration.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great exterior, dodgey interior.........

Steven Zimbelman, 08/26/2003
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the exterior styling of my 325 CI! Unfortunately the interior stylists were not as talented. Power window controlsa are place uncomfortably. Passenger powerseat controls are inconveniantly places for the driver to operate and the seatbelts constantly get hungup on the seat release levers. A subtle reshaping of the sunvisors would allow them more upward movement. The coin holder is a rediculous and ill- located design. The armrest covers one of the cupholders unless lifted up.... Not well designer on the whole. The Japanese have it better thought out.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

The ultimate driving piece of ****

johnj, 08/02/2003
2003 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought a new 2003 BMW 330CIC. What a mistake! Within 2 months, I started having problems. First the warning lights would go on for no apparent reason. I would bring it in to the shop and they would "hook it up to the computer" and tell me nothing was wrong. Then my car started sputtering and they replaced the choke valve. Next, my car just stopped running. 2 more trips to the shop and 2 roadside assistances later, I finally unloaded this "ultimate driving machine." I had hoped to get another BMW thinking this was just a fluke, but dealing with the dealership and BMW headquarters made me see the light. I love my lexus!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Rattle & Roll on

The sound of rattles, 11/14/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love cars and always dreamed of a BMW convertable, but be careful what you wish for! In the past year it has spent a total of eight weeks getting fine tuned. The top rattles and creeks, the check engine light has gone off three times and the grills were falling off. Each time the dealer was busy and I had to drop off the car for extened periods of time.My list of complaints include, rattles, broken vent, parts comming loose, a bad thermostate, and a check engine light that they keep blaming on a loose gas cap. Next time I will buy domestic, atleast the don't blame you when their products fail!!!!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Fun while it lasts

R. Parker, 07/17/2008
2003 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was completely in love with this car when I bought it. Although I bought it used, it was my first BMW but most likely will now be my last. The problems I have had on this car are unbelievable. The warning light that the right tail light is out has been on and off since I bought it. I have had to replace window regulators, the sunroof, injectors, spark plugs, bushings and a host of other things. The straw that broke the camel's back came a few days ago - an engine/exhaust problem that's going to cost $3500 to fix. In the last year I've shelled out $9K on this vehicle. I loved driving this car it was so much fun. But now I am looking at something more reliable - like a Hyundai.

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