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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine is no lie

weatherman, 11/19/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I just recieved my 325Ci a few weeks ago, and I just can't wait for the weekends to arrive so I can hit the open road. I'm stationed in Spain with the Navy, so I enjoy plenty of different road types to drive on, from twisty, winding scenic country roads to the high speed toll roads. The car handles beautifully. It's comfortable and the climate control, stereo, and window controls are easy to reach. The interior lighting is fantastic as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

top of its market segment

cjclemson, 11/19/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Test drove a 2003 A4 3.0L Quattro and did not like the "loose" steering relative to the 325xi. The AWD version will not oversteer when compared to RWD BMW's. BMW just has more road feel than any other car we test drove. Backseats are a little cramped, but the performance, safety, and 4yr full- maintenance warranty sold us. We love the car and will probably always keep a BMW in the family for years to come.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 BMW 330Ci

Tom Waite, 12/01/2009
2003 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have owned this 2003 330Ci since new. Used the BMW Euro Delivery program. Car has been very reliable. Issues? Sunroof, ignition coils replaced under warranty. Otherwise nothing, but I am a fairly conservative driver, and don't drive it hard other than the 600 miles on the autobahn at 90-120 mph when car was new. I routinely obtain 27-30 mpg (5 speed manual, 80% freeway driving with a light foot). Great car and I likely will buy another soon.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car driven!

bimmer3i, 10/19/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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It's really fun to drive this car. It's awesome!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

The most unreliable car ever!!!!!!!

alilak, 11/21/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Avoid this whole series. I had a 1998 328i which never had a problem....the new models are total junk. So far in 10 months I have a new CPU, new fuel pump, new relays, new alternator, 2 new batteries, a new AC compressor, and a new sunroof housing. This car has left me stranded on 4 occasions (once while I was driving it back from the dealer). Car is fun to drive, though....when it works.

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