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as28, 01/24/2013
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
Pros: Performance, drive experience Cons: Reliability, cost to own. Either lease this car or make sure you can afford to be late to work - to drop it off at the repair shop a few times a year. Read the common issues on the web from most BMW owners. - Water Pump, Shift Display unit (sport mode), engine coils, cylinder head (known issue), bushings, differential, tensioner pulley and on and on. Issues so common, I sent BMW corp the web links and they paid for the repairs. Car is not worth the trouble. Due diligence and experience has dissolved any brand affinity I have for BMW. Good luck with the techs -if the computer doesnt show them what's wrong they have to rely on trial and error
260,000+ miles still runs strong, best car ever!
tom, 08/25/2018
updated 08/31/2023
2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Literally the absolute best, most reliable car I've ever owned. 270,000 + miles on the odometer, with only wear items ever needing replacement. Less troublesome than my Subaru with half the mileage and 10 years newer. BMW knocked it out of the ballpark with the E90, mine was equipped with the 6-speed manual, which is a dream. I’ve since sold the car for a down payment on a nee car for my wife. I begrudgingly took over her Subaru just because it’s newer and has less miles on it (but fortunately also a stick shift). I only parted with the car because I had too many cars.
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graeme silvera, 02/20/2015
2006 BMW 3 Series 330Ci 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Went from a 2000 Z3 to this as i still wanted a convertible with the excellent handling and fun to drive capabilities of the Z3 but something more "practical". This car is amazing to drive and can fit 3 kids with luggage for the weekend with dad to boot! Highly recommend that you "shark" the car as the performance and throttle response is like night and day - dont know why they dont do this at the factory. Also recommend that you install a short shift kit, both upgrades will make a great car even better. So far no major problems in over 30,000kms of spirited driving.
Fun to drive but frequent fixes
alphonsea, 05/28/2013
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 325i new in Oct. 2005 as a 2006 model. High on fun to drive meter but too many serious repairs. The car was great until about 75K miles. From 75k to 129k ignition coil failures, head bolt replacements, chipping paint, window motor failure, radio LED failure and sticky door handles. However I still love the car but not inclined to purchase another. I also had a 94 325 and a 97 525 which had less electronics but were more reliable.
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ULTDRIV, 05/11/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased a fully loaded 330xi with the sport package in 2006. It is a blast to drive! I've topped out at 130mph and it felt like normal highway speed...quiet and smooth. High speed turns and winding roads are a blast. This car loves to race and is extremely comfortable at all speeds. Yes, you will feel the road, that's why it's a sports car...that's why it is fun! If you want a softer ride, do not get the sport package. It is made to be driven and I hit 100mph+ whenever I can on an open stretch of highway. Four years of trouble free ownership thus far. Only problem was the electronic steering wheel lock which was fixed quickly under warranty. BMW is the best car I've ever owned.