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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.
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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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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Worlds Worst Vehicle
lknarea, 02/02/2010
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Do not get me wrong, Really Nice "Looking" Car. That is it ,though. Rides like a board, Problems with top, Ac, Wheel Bearings, Alignment issues, Power windows stopped working all under 40k miles. German engineered junk. Same as a VW. Problematic. Unreal for a $50k new price tag. So dissapointed, I sold it and lost $10k, But ius what worth it because I figured That would be the cost of a few Scheduled Maint. intervals. Seriously, No Joke, My wife loved the looks, But PLEASE, PLEASE trust me, It will be a Bad mistake to purchase one.
Great Car
Chris, 08/19/2010
2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Simply put, this car is superb. It is a true driver's car as the connection to the road is unmatched and the handling/performance is on point. Purchased used; previous owner did not take proper care of the vehicle so I spent about $1000 to get the car in top shape; his loss, my gain as I got a great deal on the car to begin with. For those complaining about the firm ride, buy a Lexus, you will be much happier; this is not your car. For those complaining about the performance of the 325, it's a 325, what did you expect? Finally, for those complaining about the price and cost to maintain, its a BMW; if you can't appreciate the unparalleled driving experience, go buy an Acura or Infiniti.