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With maintenance it will last forever
Shameca, 07/22/2022
2004 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for 8,000 dollars with 90,000 miles on it several years ago. I now have 194,000 miles on it. Its an old car so yes repairs are expected. Over the years I have replaced the drive shaft, the starter, and the turn signal electrical system. Not bad for an 18 year old BMW. The heating and cooling system fluctuates, the cooling goes warm and cold intermittently. The heat is fine, but I can live with it in NC. The engine and transmission are great. The car still runs and looks as good as the first day I bought it. I have people trying to buy it all the time and I will not let it go. Its a great day to day car when I go to the office 45 min away three days a week. It holds up well with maintenance for the long run.
Funtastic Drive
Steve Kahn, 01/08/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drove a 5 series wagon for five years and decided I would like a smaller car. Every time I took my 5 series in for service I was given a 3 series to drive. Once I got the 325xi Sport I was pleasantly surprised at how great a car it is. The car handles like a dream and has decent pickup. I always drive in sport mode as I did with my old 5 series. The only complaint I have had about the car if from my wife who thinks the seats are to hard. I would also like to have the keyless entry system activate from farther away from the car like the system on the 5 series.
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It's a great car...
Ves, 10/25/2003
2004 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Although we live on a fairly small island (Oahu) we use the car every day. We have owned the original 64 1/2 Mustang convertable, two MGBs, a couple of Volvos, a SAAB and finally, an Explorer. This is, by far, the best driving automobile we have ever owned. There is nothing to dislike. It is quick and responsive. It is also a very good looking vehicle..Unfortunately, it's not a car you would take to Home Depot to buy lumber and stuff like that.
Follow-up Review 1 Year Later
TechJunkie, 10/10/2005
2004 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The driving experience dramatically improved after I replaced the stock Continental tires with Pirelli PZero Nero. The cold start issues I had were resolved with a software update. The flickering trunk light was resolved by replacing the locking mechanism. The felt next to the weather stripping on both doors were replaced as the original glue did not hold. The moon roof's sliding shade was replaced as the plastic clips broke off. I'm currently getting 27 MPG on the HWY with conservative driving speeds. I have put over 43k miles. I took it on a cross country 6.2k mile road trip, and received compliments at gas stations and in Canada.
Do Not Buy 3.30CI
Karakas, 09/02/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 3.30CI on the 31st of Jan 2004. It has only 6500 miles on it and the car has been to service 5 (FIVE) times. The passenger door failed first, then the mirrors with interior light. The engine has serious problems too. Especially in the mornings, I can feel the wobbling coming from the engine. I have checked the positive feedbacks but they don't seem right. One of the review says 3.30 has 30-31 MPG, thats IMPOSSIBLE. My BMW's VIN# is WBABD53404PL11978 and I am serious do NOT buy this car because even the service guys don't have an explanation for the problem. My car cost me 45K 3.30CI with all the options. I can send you pics...