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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Car You'll Ever Drive

Tom A, 08/07/2008
2005 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We bought this used 2005 AWD Wagon with only 19,000 miles on it in April 2008. This car is as good as it was the day it was delivered new to the dealer. It has every possible option available at the time. Ride, handling, comfort, features are all beyond my expectations. I will probably never buy anything but BMWs in the future. As a certified used BMW, the warranty and financing cannot be beat.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine!!!

gary, 05/25/2005
2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amazing vehicle! Consider the M Performance Pkg., extra horsepower, plus M3 handling pkg in a 4-door. BIG wheels and tires, firm sport suspension and HUGE brakes makes this a true driver's machine. Haven't had this much fun in years!!! Also, the standard stereo is awful, so consider an upgrade (although the high-end stereo is standard in 2006). Yes, the new 2006 is a great car, but if you can find a "leftover" 2005 with the M Sport or M Performance package, don't miss it!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Our Florida Dream Car

Frankie. & Sue, 09/02/2009
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Having recently moved down to St. Petersburg, Florida from Collingswood, New Jersey, my wife and I decided to trade in our boring 2005 Camry XLE for a Certified Previously Owned 2005 BMW 330Ci Convertible. It is our first Beemer/Bimmer and we love it! There is definitely a reason they call it the Ultimate Driving Machine. It is that incredible connection to the road. Hugging the road as if on a rail and its smooth strong power make a good driver into an excellent driver. This is why it is always #1 in all the car mags...try one and you will be spoiled. It is our Florida Dream Car!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love this car

Dave, 09/01/2005
2005 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I would have never expected to loke a car this much. Great car to drive. It feels like it is part of you. Could use air outlets in the rear with maybe a little more rear leg room when front seats are all the way back. I'm extremely happy with the car and have no regrets.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

fiatluxphoto, 01/14/2010
2005 BMW 3 Series 330xi AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

All in all this is an awesome car. Ride is a bit stiff over MNs many chuck holes. This could be the suspension option but the 3 series model is known for this trait. It matters more to me since its difficult 'for me' to manually shift between gears moving over a rough road. Its sporty suspension makes handling/cornering great The stereo sound quality is incredible but the radio/ipod interface need improvement. Its basic and you cant tell what song you have playing on your ipod on the radio display. Just playlist/track (01-001 etc) Other than that, its a great ride. Quiet. Fast. Relatively efficient and very very reliable. The missed 10s are my personal opinion. They may not matter to you

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