Used 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible Consumer Reviews
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HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE: Convertible - Automatic 2003 330Ci
travelgal1, 05/12/2014
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I did all my research before buying the 2003 a few months back. I thought it would give me good gas mileage; but it is the worse I have ever had. I average 14.3-15.3 mpg. I thought it would be at least 20, 21. I would not have bought if I knew it would be this bad. I have new tires, tune-up, oil change, runs good. So there should be no reason why I'm getting such bad mileage. I like the way the car looks and drives, but sits kind of low to the ground. A bit hard to get in and out of. The convertible top works perfectly and I use often. It costs me $80 to fill up ($4.25 gallon); I work from home and just drive near home to get groceries, bank and take my dog to the park.
Come buy a lemon
Dissatisfied with BM, 11/07/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I special ordered a 2002 BMW 330 convertible. It has been in the shop 7 times since. Twice for problems with the convertible mechanism but 5 times including 4 tows for mechanical issues. My car has been in the shop since mid September and they can't figure out what is wrong. They keep on replacing the throttle mechanism stating this is the problem, but this only fixes the problem temporarily. They even had service technicians from BMW North America look at the car. Also BMW as a company is terrible to deal with. Very customer unfriendly and currently in litigation. Another colleague with a 2001 330 CIC is having the same problem. Very frustrating.
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Ready for my third 3 series.
Dan C., 04/06/2009
2003 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Started with a 328Ci convertible - loved it and sold it to an employee - she's still driving it. Currently own 330Ci conv. - almost 6 years later and still love it. No problems mechanically, looks as good as new, fun to drive, responsive, quick. Have absolutely no negatives for this car and tough to part with such a nice car, but ready for a 335Ci convertible for the spring. I would really have to wonder about some of the negative comments on this model - I have none.
Amazing car!
VB, 12/30/2009
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving sporty Japanese cars all my life through my 20's and 30's. Now that I am approaching my 40's (whew!) and have a wife, a couple of kids, etc. I decided to buy a car of my dreams, a BMW 3-series convertible. So, when the time was right I went ahead and purchased a beautiful E46 325Ci Convertible with sport package, premium package, cold weather package, and 5- speed. Ive had it for over a year now and obsession doesnt stop (just ask my wife). It does everything very well. It is a pure joy to drive and I still wake up in the morning with the thought that I am going to drive it and leave work looking forward to hugging corners on the way home. It is an amazing car!
Still the best
ajm, 12/15/2002
2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my 328Ci coupe for a 325CiC convertible. I was afraid I'd miss the extra horsepower of the 328, but can barely tell the difference. I was able to get a loaded 325CiC for the price of a basically equiped 330CiC. The only shortcoming I can think of is that you can't get adjustable lumbar support, not even a manual adjustment. This should be standard on a car in this class. It is extremely fun to drive, has a wonderful exhaust sound, seems much smoother and quieter than my coupe, and gets better gas mileage. All in all I'm very satisfied.