Used 2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Still waiting for something better
I really had a tough time choosing this BMW over a similar-priced G35. What finally clinched it was a two-day rental I did on a business trip. The G35 was a great car to test-drive, with killer acceleration and handling. But over the course of two days, driving about 200 miles per day, I noticed that: it had a rough ride and hates potholes; the auto transmission is never sure what gear to pick and always has a lag; the seats are uncomfortable (why do all Japanese cars have way too much lumbar?); and I simply could not get past how cheap the interior felt.
The True 4 Door Sports Car
This thing is amazing I found one with 112k miles for cheap, this thing drives ridiculously well, smooth transmission for an old car, very balanced ride. Very liberal oil change intervals, surprisingly easy to work on. Hasn't left me stranded once in more than a year!
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- 330i SedanMSRP: $5,99812 mi away
- 330Ci ConvertibleMSRP: $9,99528 mi away
- 330i SedanMSRP: $6,995198 mi away
Reliable and Strong Engine
Bought this car 2007 with 30,000 miles. Drive it mainly on freeways and once a round trip from Montana to California, during winter, car was parked and buried for days in snow while in Montana, engine started strong with no problems. It's now 215,000 miles on it and car still strong and reliable, but usual maintenance like alternator just recently changed, and minor parts here and there, the car is still run well. Overall this car is really strong and reliable.
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Worth the wait!
I love the way the car looks (Mystic Blue with gray interior) with sports package. I feel safe in the car because it is so solidly made. It's so much fun to drive and to be seen in! I had an epiphany when washing my bimmer for the first time by hand. It reminded me of my first Hot Wheels toy car, a BMW, orange and a 300 series from the 70's. AS I was washing my car I felt like I was washing my toy car.
Don't buy this car
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.