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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

330i FL to MI, 08/13/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I was reading some of the reviews and thought I would give my opinion. This car is like no other. I see complaints of tires, etc. Purchase the tire/wheel warranty. It will pay for itself after one nail in a tire. Also, buy CPO. The only thing not covered is a battery ($250), but the money you save otherwise can't be beat. I bought while living in Miami and was listed for 34,000 and walked out for under 25,000 with warranty that blows other makers away on a car with 24,000 miles. Yeah, its had some minor issues, but for me its the best car available for the money. This car will not disappoint other than snow. I will get snow tires this year.

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5 out of 5 stars

Un-freakin'-believable

lkw15, 09/13/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Bought this car in Aug and cannot stop driving it. It is an absolutely awesome vehicle and don't regret spending top dollar. If you are in the market, don't go for a TL or Audi or MB, go for the new 3 series. TRUST ME, you won't be disappointed.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive... to the service center

CL, 11/25/2008
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have enjoyed driving this car, but I have had many issues with reliability on what would be considered to be "small" items. All 4 window motors have been replaced. The electronics on the front right side all stopped working. Squeaky dashboard. The front grille flew off when I was doing 65 MPH. I have had the car for 2.5 years and it's been in the shop 11 times... which is about 10 times more than the 1994 model that I drove for years. I also got caught in the run flat tire fiasco. Trust me, if you push the dealer hard enough then BMW USA will replace them @ no charge. In my case, they had records where I had been complaining about the quality of the ride since the 2nd day I owned the car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Four Time Bimmer Owner

rggolfguy, 01/01/2008
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my 4th Bimmer and the best performer of the bunch. I have the 6-speed with Sport package. I removed the Pirelli run flats at 25M miles. Was ready to trade for a Lexus. The car was actually dangerous to drive with the Pirellis. With Michelin A/S Sports it drives and rides like a BMW should. It is also now great in MN snow.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

330i sport avg 22 mpg wow what a car!

FLYfor God, 08/24/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had a 325i Sport, 325i base and now a 330i Sport, I want to say that there is a wow factor between base and sport, I wish it wasn’t true but they are “two different cars”, my 325i avg 23-24 mpg unbelievable in my book, but with a slight lag on takeoff oh well the trade off is MPG, the 330i avg 22 mpg solid, hwy 75-80 28 mpg 65 mph-34 mpg and 60-35, I think for a 255 hp this is incredible, it has the bang when you hit it but from 1-10 mph yes it’s not a rocket ship but feel BMW did it right, it handles GREAT, maybe not like a G35 but that is a hard harsh ride , the 330i isn’t yet the 325 sport was harsh? I feel the 330i is worth the extra $, outside of a small lag you will love this car

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