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BMW 2005 3 SERIES 325XI 4DR
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All-wheel-drive versions of the sedan and wagon arrived in 2001. In 2002, BMW freshened the lineup with subtle styling revisions to the front and rear fascias (and if you're a serious enthusiast, you also know that the company tightened up the steering again after a misguided effort to appease the masses with a lighter setup in 2001).
The Performance Package for the 330i arrived in 2003, which brought it a tad closer to the capability of the high-performance M3. |
In 2004, select 3 Series models became eligible for BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), a sophisticated transmission that combines the control of a manual gearbox with the ease of an automatic. The 3 Series is BMW's top seller in the U.S., and for good reason -- endowed with world-class suspension, steering and brake components, these cars have an ability to communicate with their drivers that is unmatched in the entry-level luxury class and, indeed, unmatched by most cars at any price. Lest you think this adroit handling comes at the expense of ride quality, rest assured that BMW still realizes the importance of comfortable cruising. Whether you choose the standard suspension or the optional sport-tuned setup, you'll be able to go about your weekday routine without feeling that you've sacrificed ride comfort for the sake of weekend thrills.
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Luxury inside the cabin is understated compared with peers like the Audi A4, but 3 Series cockpits are dignified and laden with most of the requisite features (among others, automatic climate control, one-touch windows and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel).
However, leather upholstery and power adjustments for the seats cost extra on all but the 330Ci convertible. Moreover, on the whole, the 3 Series cars tend to cost more than the competition, but if you go easy on the options, we think you'll find that the price of admission is well worth it. |
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