2002 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This car is amazing, perfect handling, fast acceleration, looks beautiful

Best of everything, a little bit of a sports car, a little bit of a luxury car, a great complete package. Great stability and handling on anything. Tons of fun to drive.

This car was one of my favorites to drive. It was fast and sounded impressive. I had the five speed, easy to drive, it handled well. I had a hard time parting with car.. I gave it to my dad in the end!

There's just something about getting behind the wheel of this car; you instantly feel in command of the road. This car inspires confidence in multiple driving scenarios, with it's all wheel drive system, it continues to handle well in both rainy and snowy conditions.

Easy to work on if needed. This My third Bmw. That should say it all. This car is all performance. Handling is beyond impressive. nice acceleration on the highway with quick response. Perfect Summer Car!!!! So open the sun roof and drive baby, Drive!

the BMW 325 XI is an amazing car. The sound of the exhaust as you accelerate to a quick 60 in 7.8 seconds with stiff breaking. When it does need repairs it is rather expensive but still worth it. Gas mileage is a pain, but everything else about the car makes up for it. I love driving this car, you would to if you tried cornering with it.

Haven't had it long enough to tell you about the maintanence costs but have heard rumors. Car is built really well. It's a blast to drive. The 3.0's got a lot of giddy-up, which is nice. Bi-xenon headlights light up the road. A little dissapointed in the x all wheele drive system (prefer Audi's Quattro) but it gets the job done. Also premium only in this car gets expensive at the pump but it's all worth it for the performance. The sport package is nice too with the stiffer suspension, bucket seats and upgraded steering wheel. Of course the 3 series gets a little tight when you have passengers in the back too. It's just fun to drive at a reasonable price.

Like: breaking and handling acceleration is not to bad body design interior and exterior styling gas milage is not to bad extremely comfortable great car to drive extremely safe Dislike: maintenance (ex: oil change & parts) Hands down BMW truly is the Ultimate Driving Machine

The car performs good but, you can get use to the acceleration pretty quickly. As far as build quality it is as good as it gets...very reliable as long as you can maintain it. If you dont feel like you can maintain the car yourself, then expect to be paying a lot for the maintenance. The apperarance of the car is great...a definite head turner with only a few modifications and its great to drive if you've got the 5 speed.

The BMW convertible series is noteworthy for the uncharacteristically quiet ride on the road, even though it is a cloth top. While the vehicle is amply powered, it certainly is missing the thrill of turbo (at least in my case). Handling and control are top notch - the low ride suspension and wide wheel base give it great traction on the roundabouts. But the most outstanding aspect of this car is, of course, the luxurious interior and the color and profile of the body. It's an imminently comfortable ride - if you are in the front seat - and exceptionally fun to drive in the summer. The car has required no repair though maintenance is rather expensive, costing around $500 every 15,000 miles. The car is designed for high octane gasoline, and that can be pricey, though fuel economy is on par with a typical American sedan. During the winter, the rear wheel drive control is assisted by traction control and antilock breaks. Nevertheless, I have spun out in it, so handling on ice is as you would expect from a rear wheel vehicle. The electronics are up front are mildly unreliable. A few switches have stopped working correctly. The backseat is also exceedingly uncomfortable and not fit for passengers for trips lasting more than a few miles.

very impressed with my bmw.it handles superb with very good acceleration,top speed(150mph)and braking.the build quality is aiso superb.it can be quite bad on fuel though but it more than makes up for it in everything else.its by far the best car i have ever had and its so much fun to drive.it looks great too.

Its sleek, sporty, sexy and extremely fun to drive. A great mix of luxury and performance. With over 220 stock horsepower this vehicle already has the beginnings to make is a powerhouse. The sports suspension with the sports package makes handling more fun than I ever imagined. It gets good gas mileage (23/30).

This was my dream car growing up and through college. When I was finally able to buy one, I jumped on the chance. It's a great car, but the most impressive part is the engine. The amenities aren't as nice as many competitors cars -- Acura, Lexus, etc. -- but for pure driving this car creams them all.

After the S2000 got a little too cramped for my old man, he bought this car from his older brother in south Florida and drove it back up to PA. He got it for six grand below blue book value!!! It has not given us any trouble at all in the two years we've owned it, and we love it. It handles great, it's very comfortable and smooth, and it looks beautiful. I mean it's a Bimmer!

Excellent Car - Sorry I ever Sold It

Vehicle was trustworthy and very reliable; very little work needed during our ownership but when it was needed it was horribly overpriced. Vehicle is well made and has a nice look but is suited more to a high school or college student just too small for a family of 4

Classy car that is fun to drive and expensive to maintain. Car is great on fuel economy. Use premium only and synthetic oil only. Vehicle is great for commuting to and from work or for weekend leisure. Sport package is included.

I love the heated seats for winter time & all wheel drive is a bonus when driving in the snow. Sun/moon roof for the best weather options. The feel & look of the car are very comfortable & sleek. There is a large trunk to hold lots of luggage & supplies from shopping.

This car gets an overall "A" from me. This is my husband's and mine 2nd BMW of the 3 series and after driving this make and model I think we will stick with this series. This is a great overall vehicle: good looking, safe, reliable and a great driving machine. For such a small, sleek car, it can fit a lot of things thanks to the back seats that fold down. I think it's worth the cost and a slightly higher maintenance because overall it's similar in cost to other cars in it's class.

All in all I can't complain. This car is great. Good handling...excellent handling! The power in the high end of rpm is good. It runs a little hard when it is hot outside and loses power but In the cold purrs like a kitten. Handling is even better when lowered and added suspension.

Built solid. Fit and finish are still great after 90,000 miles. No rattles at all. A pleasure to drive especially with the top down. Seats are supportive for around town but are tiring on long trips. Still looks great after 10 years.

Build Quality: Sunroof jammed on me at about 40k and I had to replace the track, but that has been the only major repair. Even though I was the second owner and it was out of warranty BMW covered the cost of parts. Car Comparisons: I was driving a highly modded Dodge SRT4 at the time and wanted something that would do better in light snow

Everything about this vehicle is just great. Accelerates like a champ, brakes at will, and handles on a dime. Haven't had it long enough to comment on build quality, but from what I've read its excellent. Appearance in my eyes is second to none, but that's a kind of biased comment since I've always wanted this car. It's just a blast. Will update more later.

performance - acceleration, braking, handling is very satisfied for 2.5litre naturally aspirated engine build quality - it has a great bodywork appearance - interior is very comfortable, exterior this car is perfect cost ownership - maintenance is quite expensive but gas mileage is reasonable for 2.5litre cars after all, this car is very fun to drive

A drivers car, great handling, perfectly well rounded. Although the "German engineering" was not as hoped for in a few minor aspects. A 330 would have been a better choice though as a 325 is slightly underpowered. Maybe the next one...

I just really love this car! It is awesome! Not the fastest car I have ever driven, but by far the best handling and best for long journeys with great legroom and adjustable thigh support! It is loaded with the sport, premium, and cold weather packages, also xenon's.

Very impressed with my BMW.It handles superb with very good accaleration,top speed(150mph)and braking.The build quality is also superb with a very smooth ride and the sound from the 2.5 litre 6 cylinder engine is awsome.It con be quite bad on fuel but it more than makes up for it with everything else.Its by far the best car i have ever had.Its so much fun to drive and it looks great too.

what can I say, German engineering at its best. Touch the accelerator and feel your back press into the seat as it takes of

Great car for tooling around town with 2 kids in tow. Quick and fairly reliable.

Great at handling the curves & turns. In my opinion, this isn't a luxury car - it's built to be driven. No need to turn off the air-conditioning when suddenly overtaking. I like the 'safety perk': unlock the car and all of my interior lights turn on. This car parallel and combat parks like a dream come true.

I'll be honest, my dad bought it for me but I appreciate it and take care of it myself. I love it and treat it better than most BMW drivers who bought their own.

Perfect blend of performance and comfort. I've never driven a car that I liked more than this one. Used this car at a one-day course at the BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina, and saw what it could do. This is an all-around great car.

Quick, turns on a dime, classy and sporty, high performance, easy on gas, looks awesome when driven by a metal head, really fun to drive, but....ABSOLUTELY SUCKS FOR REPAIRS! Way to expensive for even the simplest things. Put it this way: $100 for an oil change, and another $100 to change the windshield wipers....No thanks, I'll just do it myself.

Great car, drove amazing, reliable, looks fantastic, lives up to the standard you expect from a BMW.

This is the club sport version with hardened sports suspension and reduced noise dampening for a "sportier" feel. Still feels like a luxe motor to me. Has excellent pick up but drinks fuel like an alcoholic drinks vodka. In Estoril Blue and full leather interior and mpower badged by BMW.

What can I say about my 325i...... It's a great mix of sports car and luxury car rolled into one! The car has nice curves front to back with a mean look on the front end with the head lights. Everything about this vehicle is just great. it accelerates like a champ, brakes at will, and it handles like a dream.

Amazing cornering, braking, but the power is lacking and you can tell when exiting a tight turn.

The performance is great, the acceleration inst bad and its especially good on higher rpm's. The breaking is good too and the handling is probably the best thing about the car as far as performance goes. The quality of the car is amazing and there hasn't been anything that i needed to change on it. The interior is about a 8 out of 10, including some wood grain and leather seats. The exterior is also very nice, its a two-door car so in my opinion is a lot better looking the the 4-doors. The cost of the car as far as gas goes is average but the oil-changes cost more the your average car. Overall I love driving this car, its a manual transmission, so its a ton of fun.

It's beautiful to look at and drive. It has enough power to thrill and chill you out. Maintaining it is a once a year thing too and MPG is great. FUN to drive? Hell to the Yes. Especially if you stop at a red light you will get a stare or two.

Good looking car, bought at 112k and is still running strong. Had issues with cooling system but it is worth the hassel. You have to drive one to understand what I am talking about. This car turns heads everywhere I go.