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5 out of 5 stars

330i Performance Package

qvu, 06/30/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This BMW is my 3rd one, and it is an awesome car. I had traded my 2001 325ci for the 330i Performance Package, and it was a great decision. The car's handling is great in wet condition but totally amazing in dry weather. The 6 speed manual is really easy to operate. The car is just overall fun to drive. I test drove the Infiniti G35, and for the price, the G35 wins. However, the G35 doesn't drive or perform as well as the 330i ZHP. I think that the 330i wins the emotional factor between the two cars. Besides, the 330i looks great next to my 1999 E36 M3.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

No Wonder They're Everywhere in CA

tannersoc, 02/24/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my second BMW, after purchasing the 330Ci coupe last year. I traded the coupe in on the 330Ci convertible. This car feels like it's worth the $49,000 MSRP. I am a car enthusiast, but even I used to wonder what all the hoopla was about with BMWs... After living with the '04 coupe and now this convertible, I understand! They are truly fabulous automobiles! They are so fun to drive, yet so smooth and so luxurious all at once!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun,style and class

peabee, 03/23/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased my car in July 2003. One of the first to buy the 2004 model. I got the new color Mystic Blue and pin striped it according to the beige interior. I've received many compliments on the color combination. I've dreamed about this car since I was a kid. Finally treated myself to one on my 60th. birthday. I LOVE IT. What a great driving experience it is. Power, close to the road (hugging) 5 speed manual shifts wonderfully. I only wish they had made the 325 with the 6 speed manual transmission. I've laid it up over the past winter in my garage (even covered it up) and can't wait to get it out and on the road again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

In a word .... amazing

DRHarris, 09/02/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Really struggled having to turn in my leased '01 Saab 9-3 convertible. I tried Saab 9-3 aero (very nice improvements, but no sport mode so low torque compared to '01), and Audi (not a driver's car). I'm now a BMW convert. Just took delivery of my loaded '04 330CiC with SMG and it is incredibly responsive, looks fantastic inside and out, and very quick.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

DON'T CRY--DON'T TELL

cruslo, 02/04/2004
2004 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I BOUGHT THE 2004 325CI WITH 16 MILES ON IT 3 WEEKS AGO. 2WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS MALFUNCTIONING BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE.I AM TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT THE CAR IS A CAR THAT NEEDS TO WARMED BEFORE DRIVING. I DECIDE TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE AND I COME TO FIND THAT THERE IS A SILENT RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. I AM GIVEN DOCUMENTS STATING , FROM BMW, THAT IF A CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILING BETWEEN PARK AND DRIVE HE OR SHE IS A CANDIDATE FOR A UPGRADE REPLACEMENT. OTHERWISE IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT COMPLAIN DO NOT SAY A THING

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