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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car that needs minor tweaking

LEONARD WALL III, 08/27/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is by far the most fun car I've ever owned. I own the 330i with the premium and sport packages. I drove the car from NC to OH and the car did great. What's not to love about the car? I have only two major complaints. The use of the navigation system, and not being able to change my own oil. The iDrive/nav is a complete pain and utter frustration. That, and the unavailability of oil filters at your local auto parts is about it. 4yr maintenance is included with car, but I prefer to change my own thank you. However, once you get the car dialed in from the iDrive, it's a BLAST!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Reference Car

BNK47, 05/26/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Driving BMW is as if you own the road. So far, I have been in full control of the car under all conditions, including on snowy and icy roads. The highway mileage is beyod expectation. In short, the car is a joy to drive.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

330i - my third and best BMW ever

Luis, 09/28/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Traded in my old 325i, could not believe I found this maxed-out 330i in like-new condition (kudos to previous owner). All 3-Series are great cars, but the 330i has great balance of luxury, performance, and economy (mpg). Looked for premium pkg only, but this also came with sport pkg and its awesome handling. Truly a "muscle car in a tuxedo". Standard BMW build quality and design, understated but comfortable seats & interior, a real driver's car. No substitute for RWD, near-perfect F/R weight balance, and very connected steering. Steptronic A/T is a delight for someone who is used to manual shifters only. Buy a clean used BMW instead of new Honda/Toyota/Chevy sedan, and you will never go back!

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5 out of 5 stars

A Solid Luxury Performance Convertible

SWFloridaBMWOwner, 03/02/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330Ci 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is without doubt, the best luxury performance convertible I have ever owned. I traded a Honda S2000 which I thourghly enjoyed as well, but I'm getting up there in years. I will miss the Honda but, NOT FOR LONG. We now own two BMWs; the X5 and this 330CIC; I think I can honestly say we are a BMW family from this point forward. Build quality is second to none and, based on our experience with the X5, we do not anticipate any problems service or performance wise.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

BMW Owner Since 1995

Michele, 11/01/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned 2 and leased 6 BMWs since 1995. I love them so much I purchased the 2006 so I didn't have to turn it in after the lease expired. While the car is almost the same quality as all previous ones the run flat tires have been replaced with go flats along with a membership in AAA. Bumps make the car feel as though something will fall off or the tire will explode with the run flats. The rubber paint on the driver side door handle is peeled off and embarrassing but the car rides like a dream and I feel safe driving it. My only regret is that I chose to buy this one and not my previous 3 series. Local driving results in only 17 mpg but highway an outstanding 33 mpg.

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