Faults:

Brake sensors replaced at 21,000.

Turn signal socket corroded, replaced at 27,000.

Door speaker grille trim rings crack easily.

General Comments:

Great handling, decent power, and a very comfortable car. Aside from the minor problems above the vehicle has been great. The AWD/traction control/ABS works superb in the worst of weather. (Snow and rain)

A very well balanced car in terms of handling, power and comfort.

Faults:

CD player skipping, replaced.

Windows rattling, replaced seals.

Transmission popping out of 2nd gear, replaced it.

Convertible top alignment redone.

Belt tensioner replaced with hydraulic.

Fuel gauge sensor replaced.

General Comments:

Very precise driver, fast, tight, fun and easy to keep. Despite above problems, very reliable. Perfect fit and finish.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing so far.

General Comments:

This is my fourth BMW. I highly recommend these cars. I have had a 1969 2002, a 325i, a 328is, and now the 330. They have all be terrific vehicles and highly reliable. BMW provides maintenance for the first few years of ownership, so that cuts the operating costs significantly. I usually keep my cars for seven or eight years, and I perform more frequent oil changes than is now suggested by BMW. I think it pays off in the long term. I am looking forward to driving this car for a long time. Incidentally, I went through the European delivery program available at any BMW dealer and I highly recommend due to the cost savings.

Faults:

The weatherstripping loosened on the drivers window and needed to be reset.

General Comments:

The cars' performance is as good as it its' looks. Gas mileage is great. Total out of pocket cost for one year: $0.

The specs of the 3 liter engine seem underpowered in comparison to the specs of it's competitors. That is, until you step on the gas. Smooth and fast power delivery up to red-line. Competitors who put engines in their cars a.5 liter bigger can't outrun and out-perform it.

Fit and finish as impeccable. The paint job is first rate. Front seat room is great. Back seat room is okay. Fits 4 adults. Trunk room is okay.

The sports suspension is a bit busy compared to the regular suspension.

The sport seats are more comfortable than the regular seats.

The AM radio could be better. The H/K upgrade makes a difference. The FM radio and CD player are first rate.

Faults:

Maybe I've been lucky, but my 2002 330ci has been 100% reliable. I haven't had any failures of any kind and all the cars' equipment works very well. At nearly 15000 miles the car exhibits little or no wear at all. I have taken some small stone chip damage to the paint, but this was caused mostly by 100+ mph driving on Texas highways.

General Comments:

This cars' performance is outrageous considering it routinely returns over 26 miles per gallon. The steering is responsive and the brakes will stop on a dime and give back 9 cents change! The air conditioning system handles Gulf coast Texas summers with ease. BMW's are generally built to run, but this car is insatiable - give it 80 mph and it wants 100. It is my daily driver and hasn't missed a lick.

Faults:

Nothing as it is new.

General Comments:

Even though it has the smaller motor, with the 5spd manual transmission it is very quick and peppy.

The Sport suspension makes it handle twisty canyons like it is on rails.

The car is very comfortable, and fits like a glove.