2002 BMW 3 Series E46 review from North America
"Very reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My Thermostat had to be changed
The brakes were worn out all the way at 118000.
General comments?
It's a great and reliable car nothing has gone wrong wtih it besides the thermostat.It gets very good gas mileage.The car handles great but I drive the 325i which is rear wheel drive with 2.5 engine size.If you want more power and handling I highly recomand the 328xi which is all wheel drive with a 2.8 engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2007 |