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2004 BMW 325 consumer reviews

$28,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2004 325 BMW
(87 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most BANG for the Buck car ever made.

These awesome handling & powerful cars get the greatest mileage & reliability of any car I have driven or owned. The brilliance designed into these cars must anger the competition because there is no equivalent the the three series BMW's. Japanese cars are so over-rated, under-powered, boring, & ugly that BMW should have taken over the automotive industry many years ago. There is no excuse for people to not purchase these amazing vehicles when they are so affordable & so safe for the driver because the BMW 3 series can save your life.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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In a Class By Itself

I bought this car used for a very good price. German cars do not have much value after 100,000 miles which is lucky; as long as you find one that has been properly maintained. E46 model BMW is one of the greatest cars ever made. Build quality is incredible. Performance and styling are head of the class. Maintenance and repairs are not expensive or difficult once you understand the car. I have replaced a thermostat and expansion tank. Otherwise zero problems in over 100,000 miles. One issue is the convertible top which is wildly complicated and prone to break. But on a sunny day with the engine winding out there is no other car that even comes close for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun Fun Started as a weekend and became my daily

Did everything I asked of it and in style. I have had 6 BMW's and they all had the same things at the same mileage. If you take care of it it rewards you and doesn't cost more than any other car. Handles great, still looks good 15 years later and just love it. Will only sell to get a newer one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The handling and safety of this car is incredible.

I love to drive my 325i. The active handling is so good you don’t really even know it’s there. My BMW does have certain maintenance items that most other vehicles that I have owned didn’t. The car overall is an excellent blend of performance, comfort and drivability.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most awesome car I have ever owned!!!

These cars are by far the greatest bargains in the world as nothing handles, drives, lasts, or preforms better in the world than a 3 series BMW. Convertible top makes it impossible to match. They never break down, and they get 29 miles per gallon. I dare the Japanese or Koreans to ever beat this German Masterpiece.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I ever owned

This affordable supercar handles like a professional race car, with power, ease, economy, & class where no other car I have ever owned could even come close. I only sold mine because our family is growing past 6 people which made this car to small for us. I want to buy one again because the features on my 325i Convertible included flappy paddle shifting, convertible top, and so much more that made going out with friends a real blast. There are no cars made in the world that can compete in this class. German cars totally blow away all other manufacturers. These are the best and most reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great 1st car for teenage driver

This car has been excellent for my son. He learned to drive in it and has done very well with it. My son enjoyed driving this car in HS and in college.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

Fun and exciting car! Great condition! Convertible! Ready for the beach. Runs smooth, good gas mileage. I do not know what else to say. We love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car that breaks down a lot

It's cute, a blast to drive, and gives off the "I'm rich vibe." Like most German cars, stuff breaks on it a lot. If I couldn't work on my own cars and have mechanic friends to help me, I'd leave these cars alone. But I do, so we have a couple of them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Enjoy the Ride

Solidly built car with very good gas mileage. Comfort to drive over long distances. Service has been outstanding by D-Patrick. The automobile handles well, especially in rain or snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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