BMW 3-Series Saloon 325i Sport 4d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
325i is fast enough and cheaper than 330i
Costs
Warranty car so no costs but servicing acceptable with close dealer monitoring.
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On the road
Driving
Great Handling, Performance and Braking
Performance
Needed a little help so I performance chipped her and WOW what a difference!
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Living with it
Reliability
Unimpressed with niggling faults, went back 6 times for clutch and rattles.
Image
BMW styling still cool on this car...the future looks ugly.
Comfort
Bumpy ride does you no favors around town, okay on the run.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm standard and keys impossible to copy.
Service
BMW dealers losing their grip but still better than Mercedes and most others.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Under performing and pinking so de-carbonized and chipped to cure.
Other
3 clutches later under warranty and the car finally runs well!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes