2006 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon: Tester's Comments
2006 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon ▼
- MSRP: $30,900 - $38,500
- Invoice: $28,300 - $35,215
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon. See if the 2006 BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 BMW 3-series |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 330i/330xi |
| Arrival Date: | 06/30/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc I6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 36,300 |
| Price as Tested: | 42,865 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4026 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4638 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 612 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 27.43 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.31 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Sparkling Metal Exterior, Cold Weather Pkg. (Heated Front Seats, Retractable Headlight Washers, Fold-Down Ski Bag), Premium Pkg. (Universal Garage Door Opener, Interior Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass, Power-Folding Exterior, Power Lumbar Support, BMW Bluetooth System, Leather Upholstery), Sport Pkg. (18-inch Alloy Wheels) Mulitfunctional Steering Wheel, Wood Strim, Glass Moonroof, Alarm Pre-warning, Rain Sensor and Auto Headlight, Xenon Headlights, Adaptive Light Control, Satellite Radio
From the Back Seat
Rick Cotta
The 330's $6000 price premium is difficult to justify, particularly now that the 325 has the same size engine--though it's admittedly less powerful. But either way, the 3-Series remains the class benchmark in sporty driving feel, and if you can get by with rear-wheel drive, is a fair value to boot.
Tom Appel
We need to add a Joy category. This car is a joy to drive. The six in this car is endlessly rewarding to spool out, and the steering is perfect. Oh, and it's a perfectly functional sedan as well. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Yes.
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