2004 BMW 325 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the BMW 325:

[3-series] engines are mechanical magic: smooth, powerful, and, under full throttle, able to give even the most jaded automotive journalist goosebumps.

-- Automobile

The instruments are large, round and clear.

-- AutoWeek

Handsome...and destined to age well.

-- Road & Track

All-Wheel Drive is easily worth the price

-- USA Today

What reviewers liked least about the BMW 325:

Not everyone likes the window and lock switches in the center console

-- Motor Trend

3 Series cars are not class leaders when it comes to moving cargo

-- New Car Test Drive

BMW 325 Comparisons:

The 3 Series is quite possibly the best sedan on the planet, but the [Audi] A4 isn't far behind.

-- Edmunds.com

Don't hesitate to choose the 325i if you just can't see your way to shelling out for the 330i. For $7,000 less, you still get an outstanding sports sedan.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the BMW 325:

[The 3 Series Convertible's] lovely shape and matchless driving experience--especially with a summer breeze curling over the windshield header--should ensure its place on any hedonistic car shopper's short list.

-- Automobile

A baritone-sax engine note that's worthy of a Ken Burns PBS documentary.

-- Car and Driver