Used 2006 BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Luxurious, Sporty, Fun, Eye-catcher, Maintenance.
Fahiem Ahmadi, Sacramento, CA, 12/08/2015
BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
87 of 92 people found this review helpful
I own a silver 2006 BMW 325i Sedan 3.0L I6. I honestly can say that i absolutely love this car very deeply. It's way ahead of it's time, people always assume it's a newer model just by looking at it. I surprise everyone when i tell them it is a 2006. This car has a lot to offer, it has the luxury look both outside and inside. A lot of people try to dumb down the 325i model compared to other cars in it's class performance wise, but i honestly don't believe those people have owned or even been inside this car. For those of us who drive this car on a daily basis you can agree with me when I say this car holds it's own on the road with both top end and acceleration speeds. In the 2 years i've owned this car you can bet i've done some racing on the highways and I have beat some pretty fast cars from G35's, Acura TL's, Lexus IS, Mercedes C/E Class, Other BMW models. This car has some heat in it. Automatic 6 speed tiptronic. Now by no means is this car an M3 or a GTR but when it comes to car's in it's class this is the best, if not one of the best. Handles the road extremely well, it has saved me from some sticky situations with it's handling ability and power steering. The overall design of the car is smooth, elegant and crisp with a driving on glass feel, you can literally be doing 100 mph and feel like the car is going 50. The stock audio system is very high quality both in sound and bass. Depending on what package you get, it comes with climate control, power seats, blue tooth, BMW assist, aux plug. MP3 CD, sun shade and added horsepower. The car is bilingual in it's text. With that being said this car is just about 10 years old now and if your thinking of buying one just know that the initial purchase price is not the problem it is the cost of ownership. Meaning, you will put up some big money to keep this car maintained. I've had this car for 2 years and the initial cost of the car was 16k. Plus -$550 on starter replacement and leak. -$2700 - Water Pump, thermostat, radiator, radiator hose -$543 - Head Gaskett -$434 - Oil Filter housing gasket (2x) -$540 - Belt Tensioner -$1000 - Brake pad, sensors, rotors. -$599 - Spark plugs 1-6 and Ignition coil 3 That is a total of $6366 and not to mention the $200+ a month for insurance .. Gas is decent on this considering the performance factor that comes with this car. The car is fun and exciting to ride in but can be costly. To be honest with you, even though i have broke the bank a few times with this car I truly enjoy driving it and absolutely love this car. If you are single with no kids I would recommend buying this car.
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Fun To Drive But Very Poor Reliability - Automotive Engineer
tomkat2kid2, Huntsville, AL, 01/19/2011
BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
133 of 148 people found this review helpful
I am an Automotive / Commercial Vehicle Engineer. I am also the original owner of a 2006 BMW 325i with 75K miles, and while I like the cars handling and styling, the quality and reliability of this vehicle has been extremely poor. I have owned many different brands of vehicles, and this vehicle by far has had the most problems under warranty. Luckily I purchased an extended warranty (which I had never done before) but it is due to expire in 5K miles. See below for a list of issues with this vehicle over a 4 year period. While the vehicle is fun to drive and has good styling, I would caution anyone considering this vehicle due to the risk of significant out of pocket repair costs.
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Great Car but its all in the details
rm332, Portland, OR, 05/04/2013
BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
41 of 46 people found this review helpful
This is the entry point BMW, the 2006 325i. You can get them cheap. But this was the 1st year of the E90. This model was ambitious, alot of new technologies were introduced. The exterior redefined what cars look like. This car has a huge battery for the mind numbing amount of electronics. So the thing to keep in mind was it was the 1st year. Also know that BMW mechanic rates start at $90/hr. But the great thing is that all the diagnostic and repair software the dealers originally used is freely available to everyone on the web. I've diag problems, the VANOS and coil issues we've seen on here are extremely easy to fix. I have a fully loaded 2006 325i with no faults, 78K!
Money pit
Luke, Clayton, NC, 02/23/2019
BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Ok I've owned this car little over 6 months . Since I've purchased it I've had an alignment issue that cannot be found but I get it aligned and a week later it's out and eating tires ( 2 new tires and alignment $250 ). No potholes are hit and new bushings where done prior . Then my battery went bad that was $300 plus the additional fee from dealer to tell the computer it's a new battery $150 for 5 min of working on computer . Few weeks later starter fails $550 for new starter and ccv system and gaskets not to mention a nightmare in labor replacing it myself with a decent mechanical background . Then 3 days later the alternator blows up and leaves me stranded at the store , $150 tow bill then hunting down the replacement alternator from 6 different stores that claim to have it but because the made the e46 and the e90 in the same year no parts store rookie can find the right one . Then after paying another $225 on a new alternator and getting home a 8:30 pm to get my daughter to school in the morning I'm working in the rain in the dark replacing the alternator. Now the water pump thats only 1 year old is failing and I'm ready to part it out because I cost more to drive it then it does to rent a car . Never ever will I ever buy another nightmare of car like a BMW . Don't waste your money . If you want a BMW just go dump your wallet in the trash it will give you less headache
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Fun to drive but frequent fixes
alphonsea, New Orleans, LA, 05/28/2013
BMW 3 Series 325i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 325i new in Oct. 2005 as a 2006 model. High on fun to drive meter but too many serious repairs. The car was great until about 75K miles. From 75k to 129k ignition coil failures, head bolt replacements, chipping paint, window motor failure, radio LED failure and sticky door handles. However I still love the car but not inclined to purchase another. I also had a 94 325 and a 97 525 which had less electronics but were more reliable.