Why (Not) the BMW 3-Series?
BMW 3-Series reviews by TrueDelta members get to the point: the best reasons for buying (or not buying) the 3-Series.
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BMW 3-Series Reviews
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2003 e46 325iT A member from Missouri, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability Car has had outstanding realiability considering its use daily in a four season climate. Parts are easly to get and inexpensive if you shop wisely. Many DYI resources on the net for regular service needs, and thus far most projects have been straightforward and easy. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Cargo capacity & towing Small boot. We have the 325iT. I seriously think there is more room in the sedan trunk. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Materials & workmanship, Handling, Powertrain performance, Driving position & visibility Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Quietness, Audio & nav systems This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 08/03/12 0 |
A member from Massachusetts, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling I used to rent Zipcars, and once a year I'd treat myself to their BMW at $100/day. It was the most enjoyable car I'd ever driven. When I got bored with my Honda Civic, I decided to splurge, so why not go for the best treat I'd experienced? Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Fuel economy I knew it would drink a lot of premium fuel, but my first day of driving around the city, mostly normally, was less than 15 mpg. I swear, I wasn't pounding the gas pedal either! Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Materials & workmanship, Powertrain performance, Audio & nav systems, Exterior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Cargo capacity & towing This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 05/17/13 0 |
2008 BMW 335i Cabrio A member from Michigan, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance Wonderful and smooth power delivery in all conditions. Traction control works well with winter tires during snowy conditions and going up 15% grade hills with 3-4 inches of snow. Very precise braking, steering and placement on the road. Very satisfied with 5+ second 0-60 times. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Tires OEM Conti ProContactSport RFT are noisy! Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Fuel economy, Reliability & durability, Dealership practices, Driving position & visibility Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Rear seat room & comfort, Cargo capacity & towing This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 05/17/13 0 |
2008 BMW 335i Cabrio A member from Michigan, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance Wonderful and smooth power delivery in all conditions. Traction control works well with winter tires during snowy conditions and going up 15% grade hills with 3-4 inches of snow. Very precise braking, steering and placement on the road. Very satisfied with 5+ second 0-60 times. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Tires OEM Conti ProContactSport RFT are noisy! Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Fuel economy, Reliability & durability, Dealership practices, Driving position & visibility Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Rear seat room & comfort, Cargo capacity & towing This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/27/12 0 |
A member from British Columbia, Canada Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling . Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Cargo capacity & towing . Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Quietness, Powertrain performance This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/14/12 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling looks nice, and had good gas mileage at the time Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Tires run flat tires are great when you think about it, but when you experience a flat they turn out to be a curse. First off they are noisy and do not last long and very very expensive. The TPM monitors all tires so you never know which one is low You can only run the tire 50 miles when flat and at low speed so you need to take surface roads, if you are on a long trip you are out of luck, replacement tires are hard to find they need to be ordered Can't repair run flats, so if one goes bad chances are you will need to replace all 4 Once the TPM goes off chances are the Runflat is already being damaged if you continue to go on the warning light you will be replacing the tire Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Safety & braking This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 07/21/12 0 |
A member from New Jersey, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Past personal experience Owned 3 series for 10 years before this purchase - loved my E46 Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance Automatic transmission has 'lag' when accelerating from zero Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Dealership practices, Safety & braking, Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Interior styling, Audio & nav systems This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 04/21/12 0 |
A member from Nevada, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance I love the torque and responsiveness of this car. The six-speed transmission is properly geared for my driving. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Quietness This is the noisiest BMW I've owned. I have a low-frequency hum that I suspect emanates from the all-wheel drive system. The tires do not help as they are very noisy too. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Driving position & visibility, Handling, Controls and instruments, Past personal experience Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Ride smoothness, Dealership practices, Past personal experience This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 03/28/12 0 |
A member from Georgia, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling The 2012 BMW 328i was redesigned this year and I like the fresh style and design. Plus, the car has a bigger cabin and the doors open 15 degrees more to allow a person an easier time of getting in and out. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments The only down side to a BMW would be with the price tag, but if you demand economy and performance from a dependable and reliabile car, then there is a price. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Interior styling, Fuel economy, Handling, Reliability & durability This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 12/24/11 0 |
A member from Texas, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance While it still can\'t be described as a torque monster, the S65 motor spins up quickly, and the car flat out flies. As a previous E46 M3 owner who wasn\'t thrilled with the \'new\' look, I was sold on this car as soon as I drove i Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Fuel economy While you might say \'why bitch if you can afford the car?\' the mpg can be SHOCKINGLY bad. I knew what I was getting into, and yes, I can afford it, but wow. My True Delta average is 16.5mpg but that can dip into the 12\'s bumper to bum Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Safety & braking, Front seat support & comfort, Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Quietness, Discounts & incentives, Price or payments This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/04/11 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling very sleek looks,aerodynamic curves, exterior finish is hard metal does not flex very ridgid Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Interior styling, Handling, Powertrain performance Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost, Fuel economy, Rear seat room & comfort This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 10/27/11 0 |
A member from New Jersey, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling Benchmark in the segment: grippy in corners, stable over bumps, always predictable Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Audio & nav systems Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Materials & workmanship, Exterior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Ride smoothness, Rear seat room & comfort, Controls and instruments, Fuel economy This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 10/22/11 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling Sports car like handling without the comfort penalty. Handing performance exceeds my ability and willingness to push the limit. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost Car has been reliable to date but all BMW maintenance costs a ton. Cars are over engineered which makes even some basic task harder. For example, even changing the battery requires a dealer visit to reset the computer which monitors the battery. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Safety & braking, Powertrain performance, Driving position & visibility, Materials & workmanship Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Ride smoothness, Cargo capacity & towing, Rear seat room & comfort This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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