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Update: Still looks great, performes well, but ?
Rich C, 05/21/2016
updated 05/25/2018
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
A year and a half after the review below, most still holds true. My frustration with run-flat tires finally gave way to buying a good set of (NON run-flat) tires which eliminated the complaints below. And, it drives much better. Non-run-flat tires are also readily available. Now to keep the faith that my AAA membership will come to the rescue should I have a flat. (PREVIOUS REVIEW) When it come to repairs, tires, and maintenance, it will cost you a bundle. However, if you want a ride that looks great at 10 years old, gets unexpectedly good mileage on the highway, drives well in the curves, and is nicely appointed, you'll like it. You need to have confidence in your dealer and repair shop because you will see them way too often. Also, the run-flat tires are noisy, wear out quickly, and are rough riding. It's too much of a price to pay for not having a spare tire. If you fancy yourself a BMW driver, you'll love this car. If it's for tooling around town, get something else. It is a highway (autobahn) car!
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Bought Car used in 2013
BMWguy, 07/05/2016
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car has been amazing i wont lie.. For being my first car to buy on my own i am happy with my purchase.. Bought the car with 67k miles on it and now driving it around with over 140k miles. This car drives and handles just like you see in the commercials.. You can drive fast around sharp curves and have your headlights lead the way.. For someone who is 6'4 size isn't the best but not terrible either i have with it. I drove from Washington state to New York in my car and was comfortable the whole way.. I will say after 145k miles you will start to see issues.. I have had to have all my Spark plugs and coil packs replaced probably totaling $500 all together. Then recently with in two weeks i have had my serpentine belt replaced, and its pulley replaced totaling over $300, plus i have had electrical issues with my car completely going dead loss of all power 2x now luckily at home though.. Thanks to AAA saves my life. I have had my air conditioner not working, and other minor errors. This car burns through oil like nothing, and tends to have oil leaks.. Love the car but i think its time to get something newer.. I would suggest buying this car and year if you are getting it with low miles.. Its a fantastic car.. .
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wxguru, 07/07/2016
updated 07/30/2018
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased it used 6 weeks ago with 79,000 miles after driving a Chevy Avalanche for 14 years and 178000 miles on it. Love the AWD aspect and the manual transmission. Very comfortable front seats and fun to drive. Now owned over a year, still love the car. I am "guessing" it was traded in because it was coming up on a lot of maintenance issues I had to replace all the gaskets top and bottom relating to anything regarding oil. Also the rear shocks and brakes. All that being said, car still gets great mileage on the highway in the 30-33 range and 21 in town.... there is a small leak for wiper fluid that is worse in summer than in winter, but a case of wiper fluid is WAY CHEAPER than hunting for that hole. NOW OWNED over two years. I still very much enjoy the car. Handles wonderfully. Two winters no issues with handling. I would still recommend the car. 30mpg hwy.
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06 325i - Current college student
Cesar, 10/15/2015
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought an 06 325i with 67,000 last august. Saved up all my money to get a nice car to commute to and from school. Drives amazing, feels amazing, and quite frankly you feel amazing! It honestly feels like driving in a spaceship. You hear nothing except the sound of silence and the road. I am in love with my car. To do my oil changes it usually costs me about 90$ every 5-6,000 miles just because I try to be proactive with oil. Unfortunately things took a turn for the worst.. my water pump went this past june which cost me about 1,300 with the change of a battery too. The guy i bought it from didn't change his battery so that battery in there was from 2005 when it was first built. This shows how much of a monster this car! The only problem with the car is it can be expensive. Any repair will cost you a decent chunk. Luckily my father knows about cars and we can do the simple tasks such as oil changes and brake pad changes. Also the car is super low so be careful with potholes as well as speed bumps and going in your drive way since it can scrape the bottom of it. Love my BMW! Any repairs for this vehicle, I'd suggest KAM specialties in Reading, PA. These guys are great and competitively priced.
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Buy beware
garyatvartac, 11/04/2013
updated 05/07/2018
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
19 of 28 people found this review helpful
My BMW is a maintenance night mare. I absolutely hate my car b/c it is as reliable as the wind. The craftsman ship of the 3 series is poor at best. My car started to pour not leak oil. The entire cooling system failed at 90,000 miles. The car is a big money pit. The electric water pump on the car costs around 600 dollars and the thermostat is 150 at a discounted auto parts store. I paid 1200 at an independent shop to get the starter replaced. My BMW was nothing but an overpriced piece of junk. The car was underpowered and unreliable at best.
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