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New 3 Series Good Looks Hard to Live With
Bryan Banks, 12/29/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The new 3 Series handles great, the engine and trans. are excellent. There are several design flaws. First it is hard to get into and out of because of the location of the B pillar and the lower seat height. Starting and turning off the car is a a three step process that just isn't natural. Visibility is poor when trying to look back.The cup holders in the front are located very poorly and will spill. The speed control is poorly located under the turn signal.The turn signal is a two stage process, it will have you trying to turn off and signalling the wrong way. Brakes grab. The sunvisor hits your head if turning it to the side. The radio is unreadable with sun glasses on. Traded it in.
My favorite car
1986pacecar, 02/18/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'm a certified car nut having owned probably 25 cars over the past 30 years and this is my favorite car hands down. I've owned faster cars and more luxurious cars but none as enjoyable to drive as my 325xi. My other car is a 99 Corvette and I can tell you I would feel much more confidant driving my BMW at 150 any day of the week. The Vette feels like a rattle trap compared to the BMW and the silky smoothness of the engine and drivetrain is amazing. My car's got 47,000 miles on it but is tighter and smoother than the brand new 2008 Chevy Malibu it replaced.
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Last "classic" (e46) 3 series converts.
pete, 11/18/2008
2006 BMW 3 Series 330Ci 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
What a great car! It's a "keeper" for sure. "ZHP" Performance Pkg (+$3900) makes the difference. Handles better than it's Miata predecessor, and is waaay more comfortable. Sure it's not a 300 hp twin turbo powerhouse. But it's such a balanced drive, perfectly mating the 3 liter 6 (235 hp) to the chassis and "M" suspension components. With the 6 spd. manual, we've seen 32 mpg when were forced to cruise down an Interstate. The final iteration of the E46 body, nicely rounded off (vs the angularity of E90s) just seems more appealing to the eye and the overall timelessness of the shape. Get one, if you're at all considering it!
After I get rid of my 2nd BMW I will be FREE
andew_steel, 05/28/2012
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought a 325 for my daughter and unfortunately I made the same mistake by buying a second one for my other daughter. They are fun to drive and stay on the road very well. But German engineering is just a myth. EVERYTHING breaks after the original factory warranty runs out. The money I spent in repairs I could have bought a new Honda. And that is what I have done. Traded the first one in for a New Acura. My daughter loves her new Acura and very soon I will get rid of the 2nd one. And I will be DONE!
BMW 330i
John, 11/29/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fantastic car and really meets the adage that it is a drivers car. It is a pleasure to drive and handles extremely well. BMW must improve their Navigation system and the iDrive interface is not user friendly even after 9 months of using daily.