Used 2006 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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330i - The best car I've ever owned
Justin Long, 10/22/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the 330i 6 spd manual with Sports package and navigation in January. This is my first BMW and I'm hooked. It's by far the best car I've ever owned in all aspects. Nothing was sacrificed to give perfect balance of performance and luxury. Plenty of HP and torque without the 335's twin turbos. 35 mpg on interstate and 22- 26 mpg city (depending on how you drive) I've put 20k miles in 8 months without any problems. There weren't run-flat tires on it when I bought it and I kept it that way. More comfortable ride without them. This is a must buy. Navigation is a little dated but was very detailed and only had issues not finding one location. Find a manual and DRIVE.
Use but still great
burley, 09/20/2010
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchase my BMW used with 79,000 miles. I have a new Mercedes c class, a Lexus is 250. The Mercedes was a very good car. The Lexus had nice features but when you add in the frequent maintenance unrotatable tires and lack drive quality when if comes to the feel of the car. At 80,000 miles the BMW has a better quality feel than the Lexus. I can't knock the Mercedes, when you compare Mercedes and BMW its more a matter of taste, they are just different. In comfort and road handling Mercedes has a softer feel which some people like more. To me BMW is just more suited to a person who love to drive and the feel of the car and the road as one.
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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!
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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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.