2007 BMW 3 Series User Reviews

It Was My Lemon And I Loved It — I researched, and test drove like a maniac for a month before finally getting the BMW. I wanted power and this car had it. Unfortunately, like a cat, this car had 9 lives and used all of them in less than a year...so it had to go back. List of problems: 1) Computer screen blew, replaced, 2) Sun roof motor died, replaced, 3) Mirror retractor motor died, replaced, 3) Bad fuel pump, replaced, 4) Timing belt broke, replaced, 5) Headlight assembly installed incorrectly, repaired, 6) Rear brake sensor cracked, replaced, 7) Vacuum seals not sealed, repaired, 8) Oil line kinked, repaired, 9) and finally, Engine failure, repaired...but that was the final straw. My nine month love affair with my perfect car had to end, and luckily BMW worked with us and let us terminate the lease w/o penalty. This car was like Brokeback Mountain - I didn't know how to quit it. :) I LOVED the car when it was working properly and that darn malfunction light wasn't on, it was perfect. Turbocharged and fast as hell. Beautiful interior, comfortable, sporty, had every convenience possible. After about the third major problem, Neal tried to convince me to give the car back, but I just couldn't, I loved it. I've never driven something so smooth, so fast, something with more than 300 horses! I didn't want to give it up...until I was driving out in the middle of the desert and the engine failure light came on, then reality set in..I had to let it go. At least I got a new MINI out of it. :) We'll try BMW again in a few years, hopefully next time I won't the get the lemon.

Get One — Acceleration is awesome; can beat 70% of NORMAL car on the road. It's smooth and quiet. 24 MPG is great, 4/50000M free maint. HID lights are good looking and bright. Folding rear view mirrors and LED light for all four door handles. Run flat tires.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Get It If You Can, The Greatest Car Next To An M3 In This Price Range And Category Of Cars. — Performance - Great acceleration and handling. Brakes aren't the best, but a car for daily driving, I can't really complain. The car operates off a 3.0 Liter Engine (N54) that's forced induced with twin turbo chargers. 300 hp and 300 lb. of torque for a bone stock 335i. Build Quality - Driving dynamics is impeccable and I can't think of many cars that can put you in the driver's seat like a BMW can. Being made by the Germans, electronics isn't too reliable nor is many parts on the car, but the craftsmanship is excellent. Appearance - Tasteful yet subtle interior and exterior styling. The gauges are visible and simple, no flashy gadgets or annoying beeps when you get in the car, the exterior is magnificent and they really did a good job designing the taillights and the side view of the car. Cost of Ownership - Go buy a Toyota or Honda if you're looking for something cheap to maintain. If you get the car warrantied, that's a different story. Gas mileage is pretty decent for biturbos actually at an estimated 28 on the highway and 20 in the city, mixed is about 22. Fun Factor - Oh yes, lots of torque at my disposal and with a $600 chip, 100 horsepower and torque can be added on an otherwise stock 335i.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Great All-round Car — Great family'ish car. LOTS of cargo space. Great quality fit and finish. Great front seats. Four wheel drive for people who want to drive in the snow. Increased my respect for BMW cars. Sold it for $1k more than I bought it for!

Primary Use: Family transportation

One Of The Best Cars That I Have Driven — great breaks and handles like a charm, sturdy and quick car, interior was flawless, Gas mileage was pretty good and I got about 25-27 mpg on the highway, and this car is a dream and a great car to drive

Primary Use: Commuting to work