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Used 2005 BMW 3 Series Convertible Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2005 325 CiC Private Party Purchase

neprop, 06/22/2010
2005 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchased this vehicle used in San Diego with 37K miles. All package options. What a fun car to drive; looks great; rides great. Mileage is good for this type of vehicle and this is a relatively heavy vehicle; you can feel the soundness of the car and you can hear it as the doors close. Best part for me is that I prefer the E46 styling over the newer look and by buying used I paid circa $20K instead of $50K plus new. Large enough for a family of four for drive arounds, and perfect for two.

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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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2.38 out of 5 stars

Run Forrest Run! (Do NOT buy this car!)

okhunter, 09/20/2011
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
15 of 28 people found this review helpful

All of the hype you hear about German engineering is pure unadulterated bugle oil. I'd take any car built in the orient, including a Hyundai, before I'd ever own another BMW. Parts literally fall off (outside mirrors, vent controls), the power top has malfunctioned on many occasions, this thing EATS tires, the water pump went out, the coolant reservoir cracked, brake life is a joke, brake dust is never-ending, the windows squeak, and that is just what I can remember off the top of my head. The dealership is the only one in town, and believe me they know it. Not once have I ever taken it in for service that I didn't have to leave it overnight! And all this for a sticker price over $50K!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW 330Cic Rocks

bimmer lover, 10/06/2004
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great perfromance when you need it and always very good consistent performance, and good handling, could be a little cripser for my tastes, but still good, great traction control feature, and great durabiality thus far after owning the vehicle almost 2 years, no wear and tear showing, still looks show room new and great sound system and controls on steering wheel

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Worlds Worst Vehicle

lknarea, 02/02/2010
2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Rwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 10 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.

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