Used 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great to drive but poor reliability
a_tazmanian, 01/25/2013
2003 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
This was my first and probably last BMW due to very poor reliability. It has consumed at least a quart of oil between changes since I got got the car- mechanics cannot figure out why (compression is good). AM radio reception is very poor. Side view mirrors started to corrode and turn brown after just a few years. The diver side window got un-hinged after 6 years. AC stopped working after 7 years. Rear light ground line is undersized and burns out (now a recall). Key re-chargeable battery dies and key has to be replaced for $500. Windshield wiper fluid container leaked and had to be replaced after 8 years. Plus many other more expected wear/tear and maintenance problems.
Humming along at 10 years of ownership
doug wilder, 01/03/2017
2003 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Anything worth having is worth taking care of. We bought a 2003 325xi sedan in November 2006 with about 60000 miles and apart from regular maintenance have been very happy. The fuel pump died and that required a tow. My water pump went out 4 blocks from my mechanic and he said drive it there now. Brakes, tires, cv boots, wheel bearings. Still has original engine, transaxle and radiator at 252,000 miles. It averages to cost me $1000 to drive from a repair standpoint. When it finally does die, I will buy another BMW, likely the i3, but another older 325xi with under 150k miles would be worth considering.
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Found my DREAM CAR!!!!!!!
gman02, 12/29/2005
2003 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Ultimate Driving Machine is an understatement. this car handles great with a lot of speed. Cruise at 100mph and not even notice. Use the 5 sp auto and get unbelivable power at your command. This car has power and is as smooth as it gets.
OVERRATED
beemer - not, 11/24/2009
2003 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought new in '03 and always garage kept. Just turned 36K miles with all easy driving. My feeling is that you pay more for a better quality car with the expectation it will hold up better - WRONG!! Had to replace front/back pads & rotors (mostly highway miles) ignition wires, window trim parts, coil spring (never hit a pothole)+++. I really feel the BMW is overrated. The ride is hard especially in rear seat and people complain it's hard to get out of the seat because of the lack of leg room in back and door pillar on side. Also the resale value drops like a bomb after a few short years. All things considered, I would not buy another BMW.
330xi - Balanced, Responsive, Fun!
dancerman, 11/26/2003
2003 BMW 3 Series 330xi AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 330xi is my first BMW automobile. What a wonderfully balanced machine, with precise cornering and handling. It's a joy to drive! The Steptronic transmission shifts quickly and within the high torque range during acceleration. Driver controls are easily reached, and I like how they are angled towards the driver. Sometimes, I drive with the radio off just to enjoy the feel of the solid frame, and the satisfying sound of the engine and exhaust note. The heated seats are quick to warm up. This is a well engineered automobile.