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5 out of 5 stars

2006 BMW 330i

fastdriver123, 12/08/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought a 2001 330i and modified the suspension slightly. This was the best handling car I ever owned. Traded that in to get the 2006 330i. Better looking, more sophisticated and refined, and just as fun. These cars are the most fun you can have in the under 50k price range. BMW is the only automaker that tests every single model at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. If it handles that track well, it will handle anything well.

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4 out of 5 stars

3 months, three times in the shop

floridafan81, 01/27/2009
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle because of the quality I associated with the name. Three days after purchase the car was dead in my driveway. After a battery recharge and a navigation reset I was back on the road only to need another navigation reset. Now the rear window is broken. All this is a BMW "certified" vehicle. And don't forget the CPO warranty has a 50 dollar copay each time! BMW dealer never has loaner vehicle because they are always full of cars for repair. Something to think about before buying a "high end" vehicle. BMW's comment -- well this is a high maintenance vehicle you know. High maintenance = to the shop monthly. BEWARE. I will be cautious before buying a BMW again.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

3 years Later

jray, 08/22/2009
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the second BMW I have owned, the first one is a 1986 325es 'still driven' with 295,000 miles on it. Unlike my 1986 this car does all of the driving for me and initially it was a shift to go from a pure rear wheel drive to an AWD car. I take the corners sooner rather than later in the new car. The only problem I had with the car was the bluetooth pairing and it was fixed by the dealer. I have been the owner of this car for two years. Even though there are a few things I would change about the car, this car is amazing and I would buy another in a heartbeat...only after 300,000 miles of course.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great car - a few niggling issues

Mark, 09/11/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I previously owned a 2002 325i - the new model is significantly upgraded and updated - more of a "Lexus-ized" version of the 3-series than ever before. Only concerns: Satellite radio cannot be added to the car radio by the dealer unless pre-wired by the factory (?) - cupholders are a bit flimsy; the headliner is decidedly cheap and rough; no spare tire - apparently BMW thinks the $350/per/tire run-flats are another great innovation - all I see is an unnecessary cost for me should a tire blow prior to wearing out thru normal wear and tear. Ah, yes - but I DO so love driving this car! Terrific driving dynamics, wonderful to throw into corners.....just wish they would allow the use of regular!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

A dream that became a nightmare!!

325xi_K, 05/20/2007
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was very excited after purchasing my first BMW. Shortly after that the nightmare started with low oil level warnings. I took the car twice to the BMW dealer who recognized the faulty design of the oil level sensor. Also had valve ticking engine noise: bad exhaust valve lifters. Another issue happened when the vehicle stalled in the highway and could not start it again. The problem was found to be the tone wheel became loose (where the position picks its signal from front of the crankshaft). Very disappointing.

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