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4.88 out of 5 stars

xi AWD Safety and Performance to boot

smileywm, 11/23/2003
2004 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

xDrive ROCKS! Handles flawlessly in any road condition. Combination of AWD and Dynamic Stability Control makes this vehicle as near to fool-proof as you can get behind the steering wheel of a car. If safety is high on your list, but you do not want to compromise too much in the way of performance, ride or comfort, consider the 325xi.

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5 out of 5 stars

Luv It

Pam White, 04/22/2006
2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the second BMW I have owned. The first was a 1999 323i and it was my most favorite car - but I totaled it on the ice. It saved my life, as I slid into ongoing traffic and was hit in the driver door with a van on the interstate. I walked away without a scratch. I finally found the 2004 325i that I have now. It is now my most favorite car. More power, came with arm rest and doesn't hesitate at starts into traffic

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2 out of 5 stars

Don't buy this car

felipea1, 12/26/2010
2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
18 of 38 people found this review helpful

Overall this is the worst vehicle EVER!! I keep fixing parts all the time, if I can summarize all the problems with BMW 325i I will need more space. Please stay away from BMW you will thank me later. Great engine but that's it; the quality of the cockpit is horrible, the engineers who design the cheap parts in the interior and exterior should be ashamed.

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3 out of 5 stars

Love them or hate them, it depends

ILeftNJ, 06/28/2018
2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I had to chuckel at another review I just read. My biggest complaint is how darn much money I put into this car, On the other hamd I drive it hard all year long and use on my sales job. II got it with 88,000 mi and put on 50,000 miles. At least two new sets of brakes. Total overhaul of cooling system that a NMW mechanic did after I messed it up $3200. I took a 6 year long and sure enough I owe nore than the car is worth. Did I say I love to drive it, detail it zoom in the left lane at 90 mph. For now I am going to hang on to it maybe even restore the interior. It has become a hobby, way cheaper than a boat.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
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1.88 out of 5 stars

Disappointment

eatwell, 06/30/2005
2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

I purchased the vehicle new to replace a 318i that I loved and drove for 8 years. This car has been a nightmare. First, the dealership messed up the installation of the BlueTooth. Then the engine wouldn't start, and the car, which was less than one years old, had to be towed in for service. It took one week to repair! Then the car needed brake service. And the turn signals have never worked properly, nor the door locks, even after multiple servicing.

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