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4.13 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Kurt, 11/15/2009
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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No major issues with the car in 4 years. Bridgestone run flat tires started "cupping" at 16,000 miles creating more noise. BMW gave 50% discount on new Continental tires which are holding up well. The run flat tires have a harsher ride than I would like. Fun to drive and gets around 22 MPG in the city and around 30 MPG on the highway. Great brakes. BMW free maintenance program works well and oil changes and wipers are replaced without complaint. Only other warranty claim was to replace front door armrest where the plastic was looking tacky.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great

J. Wilcenski, 12/29/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The car is great. It is a go getter and has plenty of pep. The body, interior and all the bells are another good feature of this car. I would have liked the tires to be of the old school.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Initial impressions.

Huncowboy, 03/01/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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These are just initial impressions after only 600 miles. I can't comment on reliability. I replaced a 03 330Ci for a 06 330i and I also drive a 04 Audi A4 1.8T. All of these cars with sport package. I am both a BMW and Audi fan btw. This 3er is by far the best handling car out of the three. I did not imagine that the new 3er would outperform my old Ci because that vehicle was already excellent. This car is ridiculous in cornering and has 30 horses more. I don't think I will ever be able to push it its limit. The car simply beats the the current A4 as well. In short if you are in for a car in this segment do yourself a favor and at least test drive one with a sport package.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

All that we expected, and more.

Dave, 01/02/2006
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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We were somewhat concerned about reliability but the 330i we test drove sold itself to us. We have had the 330i for 3 weeks and we love it. It has performance, handling, luxury features and best of all, it has given us piece of mind while driving it.

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5 out of 5 stars

The new E90

THX1138, 05/16/2005
2006 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Having owned 3 E46's since they were released, and just purchasing the 3rd one (330cic w/ performance package) a month ago, I was a bit worried about the new model. So far, I LOVE this car. Internet pictures and reviews do not do this car justice. I purchased a 330i Silver on Black w/ Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, and iDrive/Nav. The car is fast, comfortable (larger interior), fun to drive. It's everything you'd expect from a 3 series plus more. The sound system is excellent, and I love the ability to use voice commands to control the iDrive. Add in a bluetooth phone, the ability to make calls with one push of a button without ever touching your phone is a really winner in my book.

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