2007 BMW 3 Series 325i SE 2.5 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Still a nice modern car

Faults:

Sensors, ABS, suspension, brakes, oil leak, etc the usual stuff for age and miles.

General Comments:

Even as a 2007 car, this 3 series feels fresh. Bought as a second car to cruise in comfort and it has delivered well.

Expensive to run but that is expected. You can buy them cheap enough used however. The car also barely returns more than 27 - 30 mpg, but you should go for the diesels or smaller engines if that is a concern. The 2.5 petrol has a nice balance of power however, and is very refined.

SE model has plenty extras and a comfy interior.

Overall I like it, an appreciating classic I now plan to keep. Modern enough to use, yet not old enough to cause me any major problems, ideal second car for anyone!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 21st January, 2025

2007 BMW 3 Series 323i 2.4 from North America

Summary:

The car holds up good but leaks EVERYWHERE

Faults:

I had a leaking oil filter housing shortly after buying.

The SEALS go for everything; so far I replaced the power steering container, valve cover gasket, and oil pan gasket.

Admittedly I do drive it quite hard.

Front rotors were warped and replaced them; no issues since.

I have the stock BMW rims and they warp easily.

General Comments:

I like the car for the way it drives and was okay with replacing seals here and there.

The sports suspension and sport seats are really comfortable, perfect sports/luxury combination!

The engine and manual transmission have never given me issues and the body holds up extremely well given the harsh conditions and SALT.

My favorite feature is that it will take cheap gas...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th September, 2021

2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi from North America

Summary:

Very expensive to maintain and repair

Faults:

The worst one was violent engine shake that was coming out of nowhere.

General Comments:

I was very disappointed with a 2007 328xi (50k km). It looks amazing, but apart from the looks, it was nothing but the problems.

Handling is OK, but my old Subaru WRX for example had significantly better handling and driving experience for less money.

328 maintenance is a nightmare. The quality of the 328xi is very poor. It needs lots of constant work, and whatever you touch is extremely expensive. 99% of the issues you can only address in BMW service and their rates are astronomical. Other mechanics, who work on German cars, can’t do a lot because their computers can’t read BMWs codes. So you don’t have lots of options.

I was very happy when I sold this car, and I will never again give a chance to BMW.

Golden advice for potential buyers: If you can’t afford a new Beemer, you can’t afford a used one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th February, 2013

27th Feb 2013, 14:56

"Golden advice for potential buyers: If you can’t afford a new Beemer, you can’t afford a used one"

This is incorrect advice. I own an 88 325is and have no problems being able to afford maintenance. Even the newer ones can be repaired at other independent shops for less.

In reply to 27th Feb 2013, 14:56

4th Mar 2013, 14:33

Maintenance on vehicles has become so specialized that it no hardly matters what new car a person owns; a trip to the dealer will be expensive.

Used BMWs (at least pre-2002) are simple, easy and relatively cheap to maintain. The late 80s models like the E28, E23, E24 and E30s are dead simple to work on, parts are cheap and easy to get (besides a few trim pieces) and are usually very durable and reliable. It's not even news worthy to say an E30 made it to 250,000 miles on the same mechanicals. For new cars, it's miracle hit or miss.

That is the downside of new cars is that there are so many computers, and although the OBD2 is supposed to standardize codes, it seems that manufacturers are doing everything in their power ensure it stays non-standard, so you have to take it to the dealer even to change the tire (run flats). More money for them.

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