Why (Not) the 2004 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
| 10/19/10 0 |
A member from Michigan, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance BMW inline 6 cylinder engines are known for their smooth power delivery and this car was no exception. Able to pull and pull long after most cars would run out of power, the 235 HP always delivered more than the numbers would have you expect. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability During the four years of ownership, the window regulators broke multiple times, causing the windows to "come off their tracks" and on one occasion fall into the door. Additionally, ignition coil failures at 20,000 miles were very disturbing. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling, Safety & braking Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Dealership practices, Rear seat room & comfort, Price or payments This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 06/28/10 0 |
A member from Indiana, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling Drives as well or better than my Corvette Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Cargo capacity & towing Trunk is small and space inside is not huge. OK in front, but may be an issue in the back on a long trip. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Exterior styling, Materials & workmanship, Safety & braking This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 04/27/10 0 |
A member from North Carolina, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance Smooth power delivery plenty of usable mid-range torque FR drivetrain layout somewhat rare inline-6 cylinder engine 6th gear very usable yet efficient Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Materials & workmanship, Brand reputation & image, Exterior styling 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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| 04/03/10 0 |
A member from New Jersey, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling Very tight and sportscar like Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Cargo capacity & towing Not a lot of storage. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Front seat room, Front seat support & comfort This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 03/01/10 0 |
A member from New York, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling wonderful steering, great feedback, feels much lighter than it is Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability what BMW considers wear items, that is, bushings, cooling system parts, should have a much longer life than they do, I bought this car used @4 years old, replaced to date: entire cooling system, rear bushings, rear springs, alternator, sunroof tracks, Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Driving position & visibility, Exterior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Dealership practices This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 06/03/09 0 |
A member from Washington, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance Smooth, linear power all the way up to redline. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Rear seat room & comfort Small, small, small. Rear facing carseat only fits in the middle seat. Pain to get baby in and out of car. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Safety & braking, Exterior styling, Interior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Audio & nav systems, Price or payments, Insurance & depreciation This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 02/24/09 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Past personal experience My previous 325i was at 189,000 nealy trouble free miles when my wife got rear-ended. She was fine, Camry driver when to hospital. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Materials & workmanship Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments, Controls and instruments, Dealership practices This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/14/08 0 |
A member from Manitoba, Canada Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling SImply the best handling car I have ever driven. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Materials & workmanship This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 05/14/08 0 |
A member from Illinois, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling sporty, contemporary yet understated as a sports car Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Interior styling stark, needs a rotary tuner for radio station selection, low on features, Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Handling, Safety & braking, Fuel economy Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 05/14/08 0 |
A member from Massachusetts, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling Crisp and exact. Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Rear seat room & comfort Very tight for all but children. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Safety & braking, Powertrain performance, Reliability & durability, Materials & workmanship Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Controls and instruments, Audio & nav systems This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 05/14/08 0 |
A member from Illinois, United States Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Brand reputation & image Good Brand, good car Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Rear seat room & comfort Coupe back seat is small, as expected. Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Materials & workmanship, Exterior styling, Discounts & incentives Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Price or payments This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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