2004 BMW 3 Series 330XI review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The idler pulley replaced due to squeaking noise.
General comments?
This is a great car to own.
Granted, repairs are expensive, but my experience is you seldom have to undertake them if you keep up with the scheduled maintenance.
The car is a blast to drive and has tremendous acceleration for a car of 225hp; handling is even better.
On cruise control the car will return 31.6 mpg hwy, and city will range from 19 - 21 mpg.
The AWD - coupled with traction control - will get you through any winter circumstance as long as you have ground clearance (I live in Buffalo, NY.)
Any E46 will not disappoint, but the 330 is truly a great car. Manual highly-highly the transmission of choice.
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| Enjoying every mile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | GAS Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2009 |