Used 2006 BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Love the car, but a little bit paranoid
arpy1, New York, NY, 11/05/2012
BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
I have always been a huge fan of BMW, and I was so excited to be able to buy my first one. I bought my 06' 325XI in Sept of 11 with just under the 100K mark (98K). It is now Nov of 12, so, I have owned it for a little over a year. I now have 120K on the car and it is still going strong. In the year I have owned it I have had to change the oil, spark plugs, a headlight, and one pack of ignition coils. It truely is like a dream come true, but I always have a sense of doom in the back of my mind after reading a lot of these reviews.
Love to drive, pain to own
vadim_, Saint Joseph, MI, 03/10/2011
BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the best handling and most fun to drive car Ive owned. It's glued to the road. Great cornering, steering, the best brakes, feels very safe. Good acceleration. On other hand: run-flat tires became very noisy at 15K mi, and had to be replaced at 22K mi. No room for spare if you want to buy one. Ive been to dealership at least 12 times in 5 years. Solenoid valves needed to be replaced 4 times in 2 years. Passenger seat airbag sensor replaced, ignition lock replaced & more. Cosmetic issues too such as paint peeling on the roof after 1 year, inside door handles needed to be replaced, improperly installed panels after service appointments that need to be reinstalled & more.
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Money Pit But Worth It
Tony, Kodak, TN, 10/26/2015
BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I Love my Bmw 325xi. It holds the road beautifully! This car looks amazing to be a 2006, I've had friends ride with me and think its brand new! Perfect car for a 16 years old first car! There is nothing wrong with the car except for the cost of ownership. My car has 150'000 thousand miles on it and I've put about 30'000 thousand on it already. I've but about $10'000 into it in repairs but i knew what I was getting into to. When my Parents bought it for a good price, the transfer case that drives the front wheels had gone out and it cost about $2800. Also I had to replace the oil pan and things which cost me $1'500. Both of the rear windows motor went out but that was not the cars fault, every time my friends get in and out of my car, they all feel the need to slam my door shut! I am getting an appraisal to see how much it will cost, but its not looking good. Now for the big problem, a few months ago an error code came up with the transmission! The automatic had locked itself in 3rd gear (says the dealer) there was nothing they could do they said but replace it with a brand new one, which would cost a JAW DROPPING $11'000. Needless to say I took it to my personal mechanic and he got it done with $5'400 cash. That is all the problems I've had with my car. While yes it is a money pit, it was worth every penny.
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Stays in the shop
gksouth, Mobile, AL, 10/23/2011
BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have always heard about how great a BMW car is. I bought mine about 3 years ago, and have had nothing but repair issues since. First it was a steerind lock sensor prioblem. Next was a brake sensor problem on the front and back. Dealer says brakes are fine. within the last 2 months, I have had both rear window regulators go out. Now I HAVE PAINT PEELING. I would caution anyone about buying a BMW. You had better set aside plenty for repairs
After I get rid of my 2nd BMW I will be FREE
andew_steel, Arlington, TX, 05/28/2012
BMW 3 Series 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought a 325 for my daughter and unfortunately I made the same mistake by buying a second one for my other daughter. They are fun to drive and stay on the road very well. But German engineering is just a myth. EVERYTHING breaks after the original factory warranty runs out. The money I spent in repairs I could have bought a new Honda. And that is what I have done. Traded the first one in for a New Acura. My daughter loves her new Acura and very soon I will get rid of the 2nd one. And I will be DONE!