2003 BMW 3 Series Review

Price Estimate: $1,573 - $2,546

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Luxurious, powerful, exceptional road manners, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.

Cons

Pricey for its market segment, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity.

What’s new

For 2003, BMW will finally offer a DVD-based navigation system -- meaning that you won't have to give up an in-dash CD player if you opt for the nav system. Other changes include a standard front armrest for all 325 models, as well as a rear center headrest for all sedans and wagons. Additionally, all wagons will come with a moonroof. In terms of options, the Premium Package for all 325s now includes automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers, and the Sport Package for the 330xi includes double-spoke alloy wheels and run-flat tires.

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If you've got the bucks, this is unequivocally the best car in the entry-luxury category.

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2003 BMW 3 Series
325Ci Convertible
$10,995
- 53,938 miles
- Frame damage reported, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- E&A Truck Sales (36 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Upgraded Stereo
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Warrenville, IL
Super clean in and out drives like new. Automatic roof works flawlessly. Cooling system just gone through a tune-up radiator thermostat cooling fan wa...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBABS33483PG91776
Stock: WEB414427
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-25-2025
2003 BMW 3 Series
330Ci Convertible
$8,500
fair price
$635 below market
- 94,286 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- 6 Stars Auto Sales (46 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Chicago, IL
5 Owners clean title, 2003 BMW 3-Series 330Ci Convertible with only 94k miles. Engine and Transmission work great with 3,000 miles / 3 Months powertra...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBABS53483JU98751
Stock: U98751
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-26-2025

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Cost to Drive

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BMW 3 Series Owner Reviews

4.7

456 reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

A4 = 325xi ?!

beckernj, 10/26/2002

2003 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

I was interested in a compact all-wheel drive sports sedan and test drove both Audi A4s (1.8 and 3.0) and the BMW 325xi. I do not understand how people can say these cars are equivalent. There is no comparison! I may have been biased by the enthusiasm of the BMW salesperson as compared to the Audi salesperson for their respective vehicles, but in my opinion the BMW …

Wanted a Bimmah, Never looking Back

liquidarthur2@yahoo.com, 01/17/2016

2003 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

I bought my 2003 BMW 325I in 2013. At ten years old and 140,000 miles I knew it was a little bit of a risk, but you can pick these up for the same price you'd pay for a Civic in similar condition. BMW or Civic? Come on, no brainer. Fortunately I have a lot of tools and am very mechanically inclined, so I can do all of my own work. I've had to change the water pump, cooling hoses, …

You get what to pay for

M Perez, 08/22/2015

2003 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Let's face it, if you buy a +10 years old car it will need some attention. BMW's are known for being very good machines as long as you take good care of them, they are not cheap to maintain, but (as the title says) you get what you pay for. If you expect to drive a boat like this with a low budget, do yourself a favor, go buy a Toyota. On the other way, If you are handy enough to make …

22 years of ownership and still going strong!

bogmailer, 04/24/2013

2003 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

I have owned 4 of these 3 series convertibles since 1989 as despite test driving and buying other brands (porsche/Merc/Jag) I keep going back to the 3 series convertible with the straight 6 motor. This car is always a joy to drive, fun and fast and with a tremendous engine sound. My current car a tiptronic 3 ltr is now 19 years old and still runs like new, is cheap to service and at …

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2003 3 Series Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

325i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$27,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$253/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the 3 Series include:

Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2003 BMW 3 Series
325Ci Convertible

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2003 BMW 3 Series
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22 years of ownership and still going strong!

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