2002 BMW 3 Series 330 xi Touring review from Switzerland
"BMW and 4WD - It works!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Instrument-Panel replaced under warranty at KM 60,000 (consumption-meter made noises).
General comments?
I have had this car now for almost two years and think, it's about time to write a little survey.
Basically, the car runs very well, gives no trouble... so I'm quite happy.
There has been a replacement-call from BMW for some suspension issues (xi = all wheel drive) and the other issue - the instrument panel - both were replaced under warranty.
One little point is its oil consumption. The 328CI I had before would almost run dry - I never had to fill-up oil with the 328i. With the 330xi, oil-consumption is a bit higher - about 0.5 to 1 liter on 10,000 KM.
What's really annoying: I wouldn't need a calendar with this car. Every year about October the steering wheel starts making noises... My dealer has always fixed it in past - and he will do in future, too. But this really is a quality issue which angers me a bit with a CHF 80,000.-- car...
Petrol consumption is OK (9.5 to 11l / 100KM) considering it's a 4WD car that's heavy (1600Kg).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 69000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2003 |