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So far !!! Love the 325xi!!
soxxxxx, Whitsett, NC, 06/03/2014
updated 03/28/2025
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2004 325xi 3 months ago. I bought it from a 85 year old lady who bought it new and serviced at BMW. Garage kept and all receipts. the best part.......only 24,000 miles . I could not pass up this car...I only hoped that I would be happy.... I AM!!! To me, the car is like new. One ding on the door and only one small chip. The car is very peppy and fun to drive. I seem to make an excuse to always want to drive it. The car is very solid and tight. I am not sure about needing AWD here in NC but, when the snow ,rain and ice fall...I will be sure to see how it all works out. I am very happy with this car!! New cost was $38,000...I paid 12,900. I am happy! OK..here I am again on 10-27-19. I still own the car and it now has 116,000 miles. I take very good care of it . No major repairs other than wear and tear stuff. I still enjoy driving this car and it still puts a smile on my face. I think about selling it from time to time but.....why??? This car still runs great! I so want to get a Porsche macan S but....even used I will pay 45,000. for a 3 year old 20,000 mile vehicle. Is it that much better than my baby? Nahhhh, not yet ..maybe in 2 years..As for now... I will keep and love my 2004 325xi.. 4-28-20: still have my bmw and love it. Such a good car,classic design , plenty of pep and fun to drive...I still take exceptional care of it...always get compliments...its a classic car now..wow! It now has 120,000 mile....still runs great!! By the way, I added a Dynavin stereo system that was made specifically for my BMW ( original look)...it has a back up camera, phone through the stereo and navigation and it looks like it came with the car..perfect fit. I think about getting a porsche Macan S but....not yet..someday... OK...here I am again..9-16-21. I still have the car. Now has 131,000 miles on it. I have to say, I still love this car. It is almost a classic now . People always tell me how nice this car is. I do take care of it. So, let me tell you....I do have to do maintenance or preventative work on it. I recently did all the cooling system parts except for radiator. I am currently in the process of replace the PVC system and vacuum lines . I should be done with age and heat issues so, I will do it. I still change the oil every 5000 miles or so. The car runs like a dream. Its smooth, has good power and it is a classy car. The only thing that bothers me is if I ever get into an accident, I might get $4,500 for it. That would be a shame because I have a lot of money into it. i do nogt mind that part of it because when you have an old car, its good to keep it maintained and running great. When I think about selling it, I always say no. I want a porsche Macan S that cost 55,000 used ( the one I want) and I just can not see paying that much at this time. I love my little bimmer way too much. I will spend my money more wisely elsewhere and keep this baby going a few more years anyway. The thing with these cars or any car for that matter is " do not beat the car" You treat it well...it will generally treat you well. Do the maintenance stuff and preventative stuff and you will be very happy in the long run with this car. maybe I will have up date again in a couple years. 9-17-22 update: Well, unfortunately, I have to now do much more maintenence on the car. It now has 146,000 miles and I recently did the entire front end, shocks, struts and all the vacuum lines as well as disa valve, motor mounts and tranny mounts, plugs, all fluid changes, .6k!! Ouch...the car is becoming g a little less reliable even after all this.still better than buying a new car. I have an annoying shake when stopped at a light, goes away when in neutral and/or when I start driving. No one can tell me what it is. Annoying but not a major issue I think. I am hoping to get to 200k with no more money in it and then sell.. Over, I still love it but not happy with 6k put into it...I'll deal with it for now..Interior still great, ac not a strong as I like but I have never service it. Everything else great. I have new Michelin too...should take me to the 200k mile mark... No rust , a few scratches, minor dings but with cleaned up, looks like new car....REALLY! Here we are 3-18-23..still have my BMW. Its been a great car but I certainly have a lot of money into it at 151,000 miles. The normal stuff...just replaced the disa valve I had some kind of vacuum leak and it was a pain to find. It cost 1600.00 after a foreign car shop did all this diagnostics....ripped off if you as me... best to have a friend work on your car who knows bmw's if you can at this age of the car. I may sell soon but when it looks sooo good and rides so nice, I still can't sell it. I will keep it...I will update again if I still have it. By the way, a lot of people compliment my car...looks real good....its becoming a classic. Almost 20 years old. ok, here we are again om 3-26-25. Still have my BMW with 165,000 miles. Car stiil looks and drives great with no major issues. Just some wear and tear items like outer control arms and links. I did need a new fuel pump too. The car still runs great but I do really take care of it. If something big goes bad ( ie: engine, tranny) I may not throw any more money at it and regretfully let it go. My goal is to get past 200,000 miles. I recommend this car. I love how it drives and the engine is smooth and powerful enough. Great dailey driver and I still get compliments on the car. I have more money in the car than I am comfortable but it beats buying a new car with an initial outlay of more than $40,000. I proably drop $1,500.00 average/year on the car. I am ok with that.( mostly on wear tear items like brakes, tires, front end, shocks etc...)....see you next time!
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2004 bmw 325i
andrew, 11/23/2010
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
61 of 68 people found this review helpful
Had the car about a year, and my wife hit a deer with it. The deer struck her on the driver side window, and its horn left a mark all the way up the window that I cant even buff out. However I feel that any other window would have busted and my wife would have had a deer in her lap.
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Love my bimmer
CJF, Winston Salem, NC, 03/05/2016
updated 04/02/2019
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 24,900 miles April 2015 from 80 year old woman. The car now has 57,000 mile. I like the car very much. NO major issues, just maintenance issues here and there. Unfortunately, repairs can be pricey. Overall , I would recommend this car. I am very happy with it. I do expect to keep it a longgggg time. I will keep up the maintenance and it should go and go .I do believe it is the "ultimate driving machine" and I would not go to back to a "basic" car again. I really enjoy driving it... update 3-7-18: Still have the car now with 88,000 miles.. Still love the car and have no real problems...just maintenance issues... had to replace ( a couple times) the front end CVS joint (?) which kept leaking. I hit a lot of bumps here in NYC and that may have been cause. Also, I get very annoyed with the Bi xenon lights. They flicker and I had to replace the bulbs a couple times. It is a problem I can not seem to get an answer to. I am also aware of E46 issues such as the cooling system. No problems yet but I am told I should get a cooling system KIt soon.. Overall, I will find it hard to have any other car than a BMW. It rides so nice. I will keep this car another few years at least. I can not justify a new BMW price..NO way... update: 3-29-19 Well the car now has 105,000 and still going strong. As before , wear and tear issues occur but not too bad. I keep hiting the darn pot holes/man hole covers and I damage the front axle. ( leaks) . I was also able to fix the flickering headlights. I played with the wire connections, reconnected and they seem fine now. yeah!! I change the oil every 5000-6000 miles on my own. I am aware of the e46 issues ( ie: expansion tank) and I may just replace as preventative issue. I take very good care of the car, probably more than the normal guy. This car rides so nice..in fact...the ride is better than some of the newer BMW's in my opinion and the style of this car does not look dated or old. I'm keeping it! I will keep up dating..
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So far great car. 85k miles
solarwind63, Plainfield, NJ, 05/02/2011
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I stoped in a local BMW dealer and they sold me on a 325xi it is the most comfortable car I looked at. The sport seats give alot of comfort and are big. For 11k less 1500 for my old car and 200.00 OTD a month I think I did pretty good, for an all wheel drive sports sedan. My first mpg was 29 mostly hwy city. 100 miles a day and see 25 to 28 mpg. This is a car I feel good in and got lots of compliments. 120 mph is like doing 75. I think this car will do 35 mpg all hwy. This car is far ahead of any new honda or toyota. So far I have 85k and will post back at 100 or 125k and will see how well it holds up. Hope I can get 5years of low cost driving. So far love the car. This is a real car tryIt
BMW 325xi Sedan
alaskanamber, 06/21/2008
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 325xi sedan in 2007 and have had a great experience with it so far. The car handles like a dream and hugs the road. It also has good fuel economy despite the fact that premium fuel is mandatory.