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Great driving car
dic_camarillo, 08/26/2014
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We thoroughly enjoy our 2006 BMW 325i sedan. Ours has a sport package, which includes larger wheels (looks nice), sport steering wheel, but most important is the sport seats. Dual power seats with power side bolsters and manual seat bottom extenders. Compared to our 2009 328i (Premium - no sport), the seats on the '06 are so much better. The ride comfort isn't as good as the '09, but it's still good for a performance sedan. The fit and finish is still good, materials are very well made and have held up well. Paint still looks good, except for the repainted bumpers from a parking lot ding (factory paint is so much better than a body shop repair). Overall, we're very happy!
BMW, our Ultimate break-down machine
valka, 12/31/2011
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
So, we bought this (2006 325i/E90) car last year for 16K. In the following year its needed (all prices include installation) 1. $600 Oil Pan Gasket 2. $1500 Passenger seat weight sensor 3. $1200 Radio Dash LCD display 4. $1300 Electric Water Pump 5. $150 Electric thermostat 6. $500 shaped coolant hoses 7. $350 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket 8. $500 replacement alloy rim 9. $200 spark plugs 10$700 VANOS solenoids Once you get past the questionable maintenance costs and the uncomfortable side bolsters the car has a lot of good points. It's good fun to drive with excellent handling and decent throttle...it just shouldn't cost this much to maintain a 5 year old car.
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They Just Don't Make 'em Like This Anymore.
Mike Crenshaw, 06/22/2018
updated 12/30/2024
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
When it comes to driving fun and performance, this car still rocks! It performs superbly in every regard, even after 135,000 miles. Unlike today's 4-cylinder, turbo charged versions, this car has six cylinders that still beg for a workout. The only downside has been the breakdown (and rather expensive replacement) of hoses, gaskets, pumps, etc., that support the high-compression engine. When this started happening I was thinking I should have traded the car in, but now I'm glad I kept it. It still runs like a charm and all the important items - i.e., engine, transmission and AC - are still in excellent condition. At this point I'm thinking it will be a great car to hand down to my grandchildren who might not otherwise get to experience what cars used to mean to enthusiastic drivers. I’m only driving it about once a week now, but still enjoying it. Just under 150k miles on the odometer. Got a Mazda CX-5 for my regular daily use. Variety is the spice! 😄 After 3 years, I sold the Mazda, so the BMW is my main ride again. The mileage is approaching 160,000. I’ve had to have shocks and struts replaced a couple times, and recently the timing belt and tensioner, but the car drives great. The engine still has plenty of power and gets decent gas mileage. For long trips, I usually rent a newer vehicle just to be safe. The trade-in value is so low that I’ll probably never let it go of this baby, unless I give her to a deserving family member who will provide the same loving care. I must here give a shout out to my auto mechanic, Peter, at Techstar Auto Service in Temecula, CA, who has been instrumental in keeping this car in top condition for the last several years. He’s of German origin himself and takes great pride in the quality cars his homeland has produced.
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First and Last
Sandman, 01/20/2007
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my first and last BMW. I am very disappointed in this car. I have already had to replace the run-flat tires. When I took the car in for its maintenance service, I was told tires were a safety issue and lucky I haven't had an accident yet. Around 15,000 miles, tires started making an awful droning noise. Leather already flaking and peeling in several areas. Other family members have leather in their cars and never an issue. Dealer would only fix the rear air console. All other areas considered "normal wear and tear" per the dealer. Have had to bring it in 3 times for computer adjustments. Steering column also had to be replaced.
Love the car
mrsnitrobob, 09/16/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330Ci 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Have almost 125k miles and no problems, just the usual oil change, tires, brakes changing. Fun, reliable car. Navigation, while as not touch screen, it does allow my passenger use it, while I'm driving.