2001 BMW 330 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the BMW 330:

A perfect 10--beauty, athleticism and peerless build quality in one tidy package.

-- Automobile

Functional and understated, this is simply one of the best interiors available.

-- AutoWeek

Deliciously smooth inline-6 engine

-- Car and Driver

The seats won universal praise, especially for their extendable thigh supports.

-- Motor Trend

They put drivers in touch with the road instead of isolating them

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the BMW 330:

Bear in mind that the 3 Series is a compact. If rear cabin space is a top priority, you can find more for your money elsewhere.

-- New Car Test Drive

It is on the pricey side [of the segment].

-- The Detroit News

BMW 330 Comparisons:

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

-- Edmunds.com

The [BMW] 330i felt a bit bulkier and roomier than the Mercedes C320.

-- Road & Track

Best one-liner about the BMW 330:

[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

Toeing into the throttle of the 330 felt so good it hurt.

-- USA Today