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Used 2005 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my BMW!

Pjustice, 11/11/2015
2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is a great car! It rides beautifully, quietly, and accurately. I bought it on eBay from just a picture and it was such a great purchase. When I saw her, I fell in love. I don't want to sell her, but I think I need to get my life back and I need the money. Whoever gets this car is going to be very happy.

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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

BMW 330i 2005

Milad, 08/08/2005
2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is expensive, but the more you pay the better car you get!!! I could tell that this car is made for youth and its classy. Its superb and it's outstanding specification ( spe. when it comes with SMG gearbox ) can make everyone to be proud of the expense. Overall I love this car, way much more than an old Mercedes.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

great drive and looks but poor quality

mikeo, 06/18/2005
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

While I love the performance and looks I will never buy another BMW. The quality is poor from interior lining peeling, excessive tire wear, rough ride and poor electronics. I wanted to look at 06 330 sedan but decided on a Lexus. Not as sporty but quality is there. Why else does BMW offer 48 months maintenance free except to cover their poor quality.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware

Cathy Berenberg, 01/14/2005
2005 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Coupe (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My experience with this car has been both thrilling and disappointing. My complaint is that the front end is too low and scrapes against the speed bumps in my parking garage. I had a Chrysler Sebring some years ago that was lower and although there were scratches on the underbelly it didn't do any further damage. Unfortunately, the plastic in this car is inferior and has ripped loose three times within the last four monthes. First, the front bumper had to be replaced when the plastic brackets snapped off at a cost of over $800 to me. The second time, the temperature sensor came loose and scraped the street until the wires were stripped bare. It's now happened again!

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2 out of 5 stars

Bad experience buing this car

Alex Torres, 09/21/2017
2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

The coolant systen of this car is the worse than I ever see, much of the parts are made of plastic, is a shame that BMW don't make it much better, cause is very expensive. Since I buy this car about a year ago 120,000 Miles 2nd owner I have to replace the complete coolant system about wich cost me about $2,000. I feel in love with the shape of this car, but I won't recoment it to any one, also the Engine is not stronge as is suppose to be. If the Engine over heat once you loose it.

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2 out of 5 stars
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