Used 2005 BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Never anything but BMW!!!!!!!
CDAUSMC, 04/24/2009
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I love driving this machine (cannot call a BMW a car). I purchased a pre-owned BMW for value and price. I use the 325xi for daily driving and I enjoy the rides to work and elsewhere. It has speed when I want it and it is great to cruise in. Absolutely beautiful design interior and exterior, leather seating and sharp looking instruments. Engine sounds incredible and the AWD corners like it is on rails. Are there faster cars, yes, but not as sleek and stylish as this BMW. AWD is great for severe rain and snow 15000 m oil changes and routine maintenance are not issues. Machine runs beautifully and feels strong, sound and safe. Do not mind buying premium gas. BLUF: Machine is amazing.
Car great , reviewers bad
dice6, Parlin, NJ, 09/27/2011
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have added a second BMW to my stable and this one was a gamble. 146k miles but it looks like it just left the showroom. How many cars can still handle like new after this kind of mileage? Reviewers complaining about their car turning off or tires that need replacing or khigh cost of oem parts should get a clue. Get a good mechanic. Buy tires when worn ( hey it's not unusual), check into replacement parts if genuine BMW or oem parts give you $ agita. What about the guy that just figured out that a rear wheel drive sucks in snow?? Hey, ever heard of the all wheel drive xi model??? Lexus? You want a cushy drive? Get a bigger car but don't try to compare these to Japanese cars Ugh
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Brandon, Jessup, MD, 03/20/2016
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My 05 325xi auto runs like a champ! 176k on the odometer mainly highway miles by the previous owner. It was purchased with 171k. I am the second owner and the exterior is beautiful, interior is a little worn but expected of an 11 year old car. Performance wise it gets up and goes at peak power but nothing crazy. I have a tendency to let that inline 6 scream. Overall great car! I've owned for a year with minimal cost of maintenance except typical breaks, fluids, etc. does leak oil but is typical from this generation.
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If you want value, don't buy a BMW, lease it instead
hmellem, Boston, MA, 03/21/2013
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new BMW 325xi in the spring of 2005. It ran great the first 4 years without many problems. Then when the warranty expired 4 years later it all went south. My bills at the mechanic (not the dealership) were regularly in the thousands, not hundreds. I had to have the control arms replaced twice--fortunately the second time was under the mechanic's warranty. I then had to put about $3K into the engine 7.5 years after buying it. Finally the last straw was when the control arms had to be replaced for the third time. Got me for a tie rod assembly too-- almost $3K. This car is like an abusive spouse. Each time I thought it would be the last expensive repair. It never was.
Does not get any better then this
only one., 12/20/2009
BMW 3 Series 325xi AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this BMW 325xi with only 9000 miles on it, not even broke in. First snow and drove real nice. I live in Ohio so I need the awd. Wanted one for years and found this car and my lord with only 9000 miles on could not pass it up it is the light green color. Not many with that color. What a dream. That is all I can say. And the warnty runs till 12 23 2011. At no cost to me.