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Used 2006 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

6-month review

DR, 10/25/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I've had this car for about 6 months and I still get excited to get in and drive as I did the first day I got it. Excellent car. Compared to the vehicles I had before (Honda, Toyota, VW Passat, Golf, Mazda), this is a completely different feel. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Absolutely no issues after 6 months. If you're so concerned about the tires, get the replacement plan.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Even "base" sedan is awesome!

Luis, 07/20/2009
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Used 2006 325i 4-dr, only options are A/T and power seats. Even in "base" configuration, this is truly the nicest sport sedan around. I've had Saab, Audi, VW, Mazda - all good. But no one seems to have nailed that elusive ride- vs-handling balance like BMW. Not to mention "fun-to-drive", along with timeless styling inside and out. Sewing-machine-like drivetrain, thanks to silky I-6 engine. I was not considering an automatic until I drove it and felt how smoothly it shifted without sacrificing power. Even standard "leatherette" (German for vinyl) interior looks great. I've heard it's quite durable and outlasts leather. A solid near-luxury sedan value if you can find a clean, lo-mileage sample.

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5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love it

Alkinoos, 02/08/2008
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Absolutely great! Great ride, handling and more than adequate power. I was pleasantly surprised by the fuel economy. I-6 and 6 speed manual are velvety smooth.

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5 out of 5 stars

Key Fob Easy on Your Pocket

caddis, 10/27/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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When BMW came out with start button and keyfob-slot in 2006 3 series I questioned the rationale. Now I know one reason. The nagging stab of a car key in my back pocket has been replaced with a small light weight key fob. It's the small things in life that give me the most pleasure. If my old compact sedan is the "Wild Mouse", driving a BMW 3 is best compared to riding an inverted steel roller coaster. Excellent investment.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Small problems, but good car overall

Keekee, 10/28/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I've had my new car since May 2005, and each few weeks there are new small problems. The car came to me out of alignment, the stereo completely broke after 2 weeks, the Blue Tooth works part of the time, one cupholder broke, and there are about a dozen other small things that have broken over the 5 months that I've owned this car. It's frustrating to have to keep taking my car back to the service department when it's a new car and shouldn't have these problems. My advice? Wait until this new model gets all the kinks worked out before buying it! Great car, it just needs some reworking.

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