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Why (Not) the 2006 BMW 3-Series?

2006 BMW 3-Series Reviews: Pros and Cons:

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BMW 3-Series Reviews

11/14/12

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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



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04/21/12

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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

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10/22/11

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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

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03/29/11

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A member from Washington, United States

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling
This car holds the road and inspires confidence unlike any other (except a Porsche) that I have driven, yet the ride is not punishing like some sporty cars. You feel very connected to what the car is doing on the road.

Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Materials & workmanship



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01/17/11

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A member from Washington, United States

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling
Cornering is excellent. Steering is responsive.

Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance, Materials & workmanship, Feature availability



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10/15/10

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A member from Massachusetts, United States

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Exterior styling
Maybe one of 2 or 3 best designed 4-door sedans.

Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments
Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones.

Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Powertrain performance, Front seat support & comfort, Ride smoothness



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09/07/10

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling
Precise and fast, go where it is told

Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Ride smoothness
The ride is stiff. Long driving gives back aches.

Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Fuel economy, Driving position & visibility, Powertrain performance, Safety & braking

Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Front seat support & comfort, Rear seat room & comfort, Price or payments, Discounts & incentives

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05/29/10

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A member from British Columbia, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling
Solid on-road feel, and a very easy car to drive quickly. Steering is quick, balanced, and accurate.

Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments
Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Ride smoothness, Powertrain performance



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03/26/10

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A member from Oregon, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments
Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Insurance & depreciation

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02/13/10

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A member from New York, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Front seat room
cramped

Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Reliability & durability, Fuel economy, Powertrain performance, Rear seat room & comfort

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02/01/10

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A member from Minnesota, United States

Best Reason to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Powertrain performance
The 330i combines a robust, buttery smooth inline six with a smooth-shifting 6-speed manual and a smooth, feely clutch. Excellent all around.

Other Reasons to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Handling, Brand reputation & image

Other Reasons Not to Buy the BMW 3-Series: Price or payments

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