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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325I
by
Roy2527
on 07-16-2017
BMW 325i 2005
I loved this car as my first car. i took care of it like my baby, if you keep it well maintained it will last you a very long time. beautiful inside and out.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325I
by
Fouad_Ten7855
on 07-04-2017
Best BMW to me
Is the best BMW performance to me. have a look of a agressive car. Great engine, 0-60 mph in 6,54 sec. Great sensation eat a little bit of fuel but it's okay.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325CI 325Ci
by
BlackCars
on 09-04-2014
Best Car I Ever Owned!
This is by far the best car I've ever owned.
100% reliable with ZERO problems for the past 4.5 years of ownership (bought it used in 2010).
Beautiful car with fantastic handling & performance.
Can't be beat!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 330CI M3
by
Louis1853
on 06-17-2014
Fabulous Luxury, Great Performance
This BMW is a classy sports car that performs and handles like a true thoroughbred, a stunning package of styling and a pure pleasure to drive. The best car I have ever owned... and I have had over 60 cars.
A real head turner. This car is sexy.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 320I
by
shaq99
on 10-21-2013
Great Luxury Car
Low on Maintence and Excellent Drive.
Looks Great. One of the best cars made by BMW.
Looks like a million, and the ever famous design look
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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0 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325CI Sports
by
Superb-ride
on 09-15-2013
Great ride
Very fun, comfortable and safe car to drive. The new performance tires make a huge difference and soon as you put it into sports mode, it picks up very nicely. Low odometer at just over 73,000km means this car is barely broken in. Tons to enjoy.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
by
Brittany6635
on 07-12-2013
Fast and sharp looking
This car has it all. Drives well, good on gas, 3 level heated leather seats, lots of room. The interior is easy to maintain, it handles well in snow and has great traction control. I love the way it drive
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325I E49 series
by
BMW_325i
on 02-04-2013
BMW- worth the few extra dollars
the 300 series are BMWs big sellers and finding a good price on lease return is usually pretty easy so you can get into a lightly used vehicle for the same price a new lesser make.
Maintenance intervals are very long (averaging around 20,000 kms between service) so the high cost of a service (synthetic oil etc.) is offset by the length of time/mileage between each. I have found the total cost of regular service over a given distance to be no more expensive than my Toyota Tundra.
We have had this car for six years and 75,000 km (it is mostly driven in the winter). The car is great fun to drive and has been quite reliable, the few repairs needed (front wheel bearing, brakes and coolant reservoir tank) have been reasonably priced. In an emergency I had it repaired at a garage associated with a low price national chain and they appear to have handled the reapir at a reasonable cost with no problems.
Well made, fun to drive and not significantly more expensive than a run of the mill car - I will definitely buy another used 300 series when this one goes.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325I Executive
by
Claudio6474
on 02-02-2013
Nice car
Had some cooling issues, but BMW's are known for that, and rear lights burning bulb system is a pain.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
4/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 330CIC
by
Jdmflowz
on 01-10-2013
Awesome car
The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the 3 Series compact executive cars produced by BMW, produced from 1998 when it succeeded the BMW E36.
The E46 was released in 1998 to worldwide markets in the sedan body style. In 1999, a coupé and touring body style became available to all markets, and the sedan was released in the United States. A convertible and hatchback body style was released in 2000, the latter only for Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The E46 experienced enormous success in all markets and was widely considered the performance benchmark of its class.[4] The record selling year for the E46 chassis was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide.[5] The main competitors during the E46's production run were the Alfa Romeo 156, Audi A4, Infiniti G, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Rover 75/MG Z
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325XI
by
BadAsianDriver
on 12-24-2012
High Maintenance
Pretty ugly looking compared to the 2006 model. The inside is okay, but definitely wouldn't describe as luxurious, even though I have bought the sports package, and all the extras (fully loaded). I have to admit the sound system is pretty good. Though a lot of the parts are quite cheap, and breakable. The worse part is how much it cost to fix the thing; which is why I didn't bother to fix the mirror that snapped on the inside courtesy of my daughter, because it would have costed $300 dollars. I did get new tires for the car, and also new breaks, but that definitely broke the bank, and I was actually considering trading it in for a new car, but right now my lease is not finished, so I guess I have to stick with it. At this age, I have to make a lot of repairs on it (changing parts, etc.) and the vehicle is pretty pricey to maintain, considering the fuel economy is not so great. The car loses it's value when it gets to this age, and if I were to sell it, it probably wouldn't sell for more than a Camry with similar aspects. I guess it's a sacrifice I have made, but I do like the performance of the car, and it's quite safe. The space inside is alright, but a little squishy in the back. I probably will be getting a new car in a couple of years, but I am probably sticking to BMW. But I definitely won't be buying a new one next time, because it's a lot more expensive.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325XI
by
emc_2
on 12-13-2012
Great
Good for driving up north in the winter. AWD and low acceleration + a set of good winter tires make for easy driving when the roads are slippery.
Almost forgot... Heated seats when it's -30 in the morning. Priceless! :D
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325i
by
PersaudA1
on 12-09-2012
Sturdy, powerful Ride
When driving this car it felt like it melted itself to the road. it was comfortable and low on maintenance.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 330CIC M Package
by
MikeEVO
on 11-23-2012
M3's younger brother!
Great car. No mechanical issues. M package gives it that sports car look and feel. Convertible top takes seconds to go down and vice versa.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325XI
by
mat
on 11-17-2012
BMW 325 xi
i like my BMW but its expensive on gas in town, i had problem with ball joint, gasket seal cover. I like to drive this car and i apreciate a lot the Xdrive specially in winter conditions.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
2/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
4/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 320I
by
Montoro
on 11-16-2012
BMW 320i: A Love Affair
I have been privileged to own a BMW 320i (2005) for about 3 years now. When I bought it from the dealership in 2009, they certified it and fixed everything that needed to be fixed (which wasn't much). I have had absolutely no problems with the car, other than the basics. It handles really well, cuts a corner like no one's business, and is quite fuel efficient (more so on the highway than city driving). The sound system is fantastic for a lower-end BMW, the heating/cooling works really well in both cases. Even though it's RWD, the car lets you know when you're skidding, so you can adjust accordingly. Nice feature to have in the winter. Great great car.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325CI Premium
by
ChuckC
on 11-13-2012
Finally, a reliable BMW
I had two 99s, a 318ti and a Z3 Coupe. Each was towed at least once. Both were great fun, but only when they worked. The 2005 325Ci Coupe looked like it was moving standing still, and it actually worked right most of the time. The only major wonky part was the water pump, which failed on the 91-99 E36s too, so if you knew about it, you could change it ahead of time. Mine got great mileage around town and was a solid driver for the almost 3 years I owned it. But, for some reason, it would not sell. Low miles, rust free, and with 8 tires and wheels, safetied and e-tested, and in a popular color and fully loaded, it took 8 months and a 7k price drop to sell it. So be warned if you think you want one and won't keep it long-term: you could end up with something on your hands that nobody wants.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
Is this review useful?
Yes
No
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
2005 BMW 3 Series
by
Diana
on 11-01-2012
Terrific
No complains, perfect car...
the best car i have ever ridden by far, according to my taste in cars and personality.
it has been there for me since i got it, and i hope it lasts for many years to come...
i love the smooth ride, reliability and self sufficiency...
it has been and always will be my dream car
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 330XI
by
Drlovin
on 10-28-2012
.My first!
There is no car that is as well balanced as this one. It has a cute un-arrogant personality. It is the best three series I've come across and is very reliable. Next year they change the shape and bring out an uglier, less reliable car. It is not until 3 years later with options, I could say it is a better car. But does it have as much bang for the buck?
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 320I
by
slaw
on 10-16-2012
Classic Style, reliable ride
I've owned this car for several years and love it. Elegant styling, great fit and finish and fun to drive. Not the most powerful BMW in the 3 series, but sufficient.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 BMW 3 Series
Trim: 325I Sedan Executive Package
by
LeoMessi
on 10-11-2012
Great ride but beware of expenditure
I owned this car for a few years and I had very mixed feelings. I'll start with the positives. My 5 speed was very fuel efficient but I wished it had a 6th gear. Only the 3.0L variants came with one. It had lots of different options as it came with some of the winter items like heated seats/headlight washers and premium items like auto headlights/wipers etc. It also came with sport wheels and the sport steering wheel. The ride was quite comfortable and it was a stylish car on the outside.
But there were lots of negatives. Stuff breaks....a lot. Thermostat, expansion tank, brakes (not just the pads) etc. are expensive. Avoid dealerships, find a local BMW specialist and you should be fine.
Overall
3.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
2/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
1/5
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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