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3.13 out of 5 stars

Poor reliability

Freshies, 12/11/2009
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my BMW since 10/2005. Though I LOVE the way the car drives, that love does not offset the dissatisfaction I get from living with this car. It cannot last more than a few months without some problem that needs to be resolved at the dealership. I've had a bad fuel line, grinding noise in the front suspension, failed power locking mechanism x2, failed power window regulator, broken front headlight washers x2, peeling paint from the interior handles x2, random steering wheel locking, active cruise control faults, and more. I've never had a car with so many problems, and I'm terribly disappointed in it. My dealer is not the most helpful either, which compounds my dissatisfaction.

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Confirmed: Ultimate Driving Machine

K.H., 07/27/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Prior to purchasing my 330i I owned a 528i, and the difference between the two cars is remarkable. I miss the comfort of the 528, but the performance, styling, features, and feel of this new 330 are, in a word, inspirational. Options I ordered include the premium, sport and cold weather packages. The cabin is nearly perfect, from the sports steering wheel to the aluminum trim. Handling and road feel are superlative; acceleration is wonderful. Like many others who have posted reviews of this car, I look forward to every next opportunity to drive!

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfection Perfected

BMW, 05/17/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

What's not to like? The new BMW 3 Series is faster, smarter, sleeker, more solid, and more efficient.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still King of the Hill

William, 05/27/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just purchased this new 330i last week and have fewer than 400 miles on it. Tremendous engine and legendary BMW handling. Previously had a 2001 330Ci and a 2002 325iT. New 3-series is better, overall, than either of the previous cars. Only complaint is visibility is less in this car than in E46 models. Run flat tires are a bit stiff also. Ours has Sport Package; like the Sport seats and suspension. Goes around corners like it's on a rail. Satellite radio and BMW assist are great features. Best feature is the feeling you get when pressing the accelerator. BMW claims 255 horsepower for this engine. It feels much stronger than that and yet gets about 30 mpg on the highway. Awesome.

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