The 2007 3 Series Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible, available in two trims, the 328i and the 335i.
Upon introduction, the 328i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The 335i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2007 3 Series Convertible is redesigned for 2007.
Summary: I bought this vehicle at 69,000 miles about 9 months ago (September 2006. It is a beautiful car which I bought out of town - 400 miles away from home. I flew down and drove it home. It was a breeze to drive - excellent handling, good response from the 2.5 litre engine and good display of fuel consumption and miles statistics.
Strengths: It has been really reliable and dependable. The wagon design is better in comparison to all other wagons of the same year range and up to year 2005. It is an eye catcher and for some reason, wagon are not common in my county, so it draws a lot of attention.
Weaknesses: Thw weaknesses I have observed in about nine months of driving this car are quite a bit, but none as huge as the tranmission problems that plague this model. At 83100 miles (just last week) I was about to go to work and put the gear in reverse to drive out of my garage - nothing. The car would not go back. I put it in drive and it works fine. I took it to the dealership and it is now there for transmission replacement. This came as a big SURPRISE and was a shocker to say the least. I thereafter went on the internet to see if they are similar complaints from BMW 3 series users about the tranny in the cars. I found thousands of complaints from owners with similar transmission issues. One website address which you can check out relating to this complain is:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bmw_trans.html
Luckily, I bought an extended warranty when I bought my BMW, so the repairs -$5000 is covered. My advice - Never buy a used BMW without buying the extended warranty.
Other complains with my BMW are as follows.
Replaced Coolant tank after 3months of purchase - Very common problem - Join the BMW forums.
Lots of squeaks and noises from the windows. Dealer says the motors for the glass may soon go out.
Lots of brake dusts on my wheels. I use BMW approved brakepads purchased at the dealership.
Lots of squeaks/noises from sunroof after you close it. I have to juggle, open and close the cover several times before i get some quiet.
Two brand new rear tires replaced at month 6 due to serious uneven wear. Dealer suggested allignment-$150.00
Squeaks and intermittent noise from the left hand corner - directly over the lamp switch. Dealer said the fan on the computer under the hood directly over where the lamp switch is is going bad - Need replacement.
The Oil Light stays on longer than usual after each start- atimes up to sixty seconds- Dealer says a switch must be replaced. Oil pan must be removed to do that.
Remote key works occassionaly now.
Similar Products Used: I have never used a similar product in this category. I have driven a Honda Civic, Ford taurus, Mercury Villager and now own a BMW and a Mercedes Benz R350. My R350 is 8 months old - No issues. I had my fair share of repairs with my Taurus(no transmission or gasket problems - sold it at 200,000 miles); Sold my Honda Civie at 65,000 miles and my Villager at 98,000 miles. They were all reliable cars as far as I am concerned if you do your part - maintenance.
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Rating Reviewed by: BimmerMan(Unregistered User)
Review Date April 6, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
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Price Paid:
$8000.00
from New Jersey
Year / Model Reviewed: 1999 323is Coupe 5-speed
Summary: The BMW 3 series is unlike any other car. Everything from the time your fire the silky smooth inline 6 to accelleration, to handling, to ride, to braking is superb. The interior is ultra high quality and very comfortable with all the controls easily within reach. It is the best combination of quiet, smooth, quality, and performance that I've ever experienced.
Strengths: The entire driving experience, interior quality, exterior quality (galvaized so they never rust)
If you love to drive, you'll love this car
Weaknesses: Takes premium fuel which works out to an extra $3 per week with how much driving I do... This is well worth it, when you consider the power they get from that inline 6.
Similar Products Used: Audi 100, Volvo S60, Lincoln LS, VW Passat, Infinity G35,
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Rating Reviewed by: Phil(Unregistered User)
Review Date February 21, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
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Price Paid:
$7000.00
from Private seller
Year / Model Reviewed: 1996 318ti
Summary: This has pretty much been the best car I've ever owned. The build quality is fantastic, it gets good gas mileage, handles great, fun to drive, reliable, etc, etc. The car is now 11 years old (I have owned for 2). The interior looks almost brand new.
Strengths: Quality, handling, fuel economy, fit and finish.
Weaknesses: Could use a 6th gear and a little more power I suppose. Expensive to maintain.
Similar Products Used: Porsche 928, DeLorean, Taurus SHO, Pontiac Trans Am.
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Summary: Bought this car in 1998 with 70,000 miles on it. I now have just under 160,000 miles and have done nothing but routine service.
I normally don't keep a car for as long as I've kept this one, but it's just too good to get rid of (and with the mileage on it now it's virtually worthless as a trade-in) I'm just going to keep driving it until it quits. I have no idea how long that will be.
Strengths: Reliability, gas mileage, looks, handling, build quality.
Weaknesses: Might as well be a two-seater, the backseat is useless (But, for the once or twice a year I have to cram someone back there, who cares?)
As with all BMWs without traction control, it's awful in the snow (I have an old Jeep Cherokee I use when it snows so that really hasn't been a problem)
Sunroof started rattling at 100K. I have not been able to fix it.
Similar Products Used: Saab 9000, Alfa Romeo Milano, Peugeot 505STX, Audi 90
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Summary: It is not a reliable car after being used more than 5 years. I spent at least $5000 for repairing it within two years. Don't recommend buying a used car like that.
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