BMW 3 Series 2005 - 2011 review - CarBuyer
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The BMW 3 Series is the king of the hill in the compact executive car class and is a great car to drive. That said, it's not perfect -- the cabin, for example, is not as versatile or spacious as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the boot is not as large the one in Audi's A4. Even so, it's a good all-rounder, and what's more it has some of the cleanest, greenest engines in its class. The diesel versions offer staggering fuel economy, as well as being refined and powerful, while the range-topping V8-engined M3 offers supercar-rivalling performance. That said, standard 3 Series models lag behind the class best for comfort, especially in M Sport trim.
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Seriously this Car Still Looks amazing In 2020...for sure
Yeah thinking the same, saving money atm and honestly I think i Will buy one like this, really like the design and it looks very nice even though it is from 2006 and they arent that expensive so it feels like a complete car
I've just bought one of these myself. 56 plate 100k on the clock all straight and original very well looked after motor 👌
@@marcusphoenixish just got a 2008 one m sport extras 120 miles on clock.. Just as good as new 3 series no joke
BMW = Bring More Women
LCI was the good looking one it had this personality the earlier model didn’t have, 3 series LCIs are always the best. I own a 2011 E90 323i, I don’t know why people say the E46 was better only thing E46 probably has over it is that it’s maybe a bit more pure.
Young Mat Watson is hilariously nerdy, and his stiling is legendary
Styling?
@@nigelmtb yeah his styling is pretty legendary isnt it
this thing looks like its made in 2013 but really its made in 2006, i was so surprised when i found out that a bmw 3 series 2005 looks so modern and hot
Petrov Bullafarht This is the facelifted version of the E90 3 series, it came out in 2009 I believe.
SuperDigitalDanny Thats correct. The E90 model that came out 2005 had different headlights and rear lights. The hood was different too. This model came out 2009 and was canceled in 2011.
the pre LCI looks better than post LCI
That desigh was created in 2002 tho
Because the chief designer at that time was Chris Bangle all the bimmers of that years are simply timeless
Also, I find the relatively heavy steering actually a good thing because it gives you more control of the car and more feedback through the wheel to know what the car is doing. Like I said before, if you want a car for carrying a lot of water bottles or people there are other options, but if you want a sports sedan that drives like nothing else or feels like nothing else, there´s the BMW.
Watching this in 2019, and this still looks like a fresh car
funny how the video is 320 long 😂
Video I'm watching is 3:19
JPORHINT no its 3:20
3:19
So funny that
320 likes
One of the best reviews on CZcams quick, straight to the point and covered most key features.
Is it me or does this still look really fresh damnn
Such a nice motor
A design from 2005, still looks good by today's standard.
Dezz9820 i now own this exact car
Bmw e90 is a great car... my bmw 320d has 320000miles same engine, turbo and gear box.. changed twice a clutch and flywheel.. and alternator changed once...
Hpfp and timing chain is a normal killer on theese
I personally drive a 2008 318i and believe me, I feel it's one of the finest jobs by BMW. Even after almost 100K miles, it's just drives like a brand new...
How much id that in km?
@@xdxilef6408 160934.4 km
I have since new 2008 328i 6 speed RWD, love it over all the other BMW .. I sold BMW and the steering is so precise, car is planted and quality is superior then f30. 7000 rpm is a joy…
Guy in video: ‘I like to sit nice and low’
Also guy in video: ‘these seats are not good for my posture’
The bit about manuals is a personal preference! Many people will say that BMW makes some of the finest manual boxes
Got my clean used E90 335xi AWD for just 12.5k very potential car with 305 horsepower stock
What does everyone think off the BMW 3 series 318i auto 2008 UK?
3 series 320D, is just mind blowing, drive is just superb.
H B
So you better off buying skoda
does the boot pop up when we press the key fob ?
Mat watspn looks so different but is still funny.
If the head room is bad go for touring version and problem fixed. My cousin witch is 6.5 bought touring 330d 2008 and he is so happy and satisfied.
I just bought A 2009 BMW 320i business line Automatic its my first bmw after driving a 2006 fiat panda and a 2004 Volvo S60.... But omg this thing rocks. LED tail lights, Angel eyes Xenon, and you just feel soooo great in it. Took it on the German Autobahn yesterday damn 220 kmph without much noise 😱. Think she could of done faster. But 220 was good enough. So took her back to 160. Drives smoothly. Perhaps I'm getting carried away here. But hey!! Its my first BMW. Sure the Volvo was great. But the 320i beats it. Love the speech control button and the navigation thing a lovely toy
Great info thanks!
E9x was in production 2005-2013, why there is 05-11? UK thing?
Matt's dress sense has certainly come along in the last 10 years 😂
Just swopped my '57 plate 118d ed manual for a '56 163 brake 320d auto. Very happy - not quite as good on fuel,a bit noisier engine, but wood, ivory leather, elec seats with memory and air bolster, sunroof, i-drive, comfy 16" alloys, low miles,puddle lights - and it feels pdq in sport mode! Curiously, whilst noisier when cold, the engine seems a lot sweeter at high revs, almost a faint howl, compared to 118d ED.
what a beautiful consedence…this video was uploaded on my birthday and this is going to be my first car in a couple of days :D :D
How is it serving you so far? Have any problems?
What year is that
review the 7 series please matt !! :) :) keep up the good work, your vids are epic
Anyone had any timing chain issues?
Have one, the touring 320 d, and it is a great car, one big joy to drive
Is the 316i any good ?
0:19 a small critter claims the 3 series as his own. (He's near the right head light)
almost asked if you the guy at carwow.
I have a 320i M-Sport 150bhp 2007. So far, its cost me £1600 for cam shaft repairs and a fault on the "VVT" system which caused it to stall plus £800 in repairs on the "breather pipes" (dont ask for more info as I dont understand this one!) which is related to the above. All this in 14 months, not to mention a pair of run flats for the rear are £220 each and the ride on these are shocking (Pirelli's). Overall, fantastic car when it works and I have the multimedia pack also which is great
im doing my driving test next week in one of these, lets hope i dont let it down :)
@BadgerinSC 3 series are in line with the C class for pricing... if you pay for E class you might as well buy a 5 series from BMW to compare apples.
320D or 318I model 2007?
whats the difference between 2005 till 2010 3 series it's all look the same to me
Do you remember in 2008 when denim and a white belt was sooooo fashionable?
🤣🤣😂
Fancy meeting Mat Watson here!
Can we please get a review of the new BMW 3-series? That would be awesome!
Wait, i just stumbled over this video and realised Mat Watson is the man who recorded this omg
@stewardlie Lol 3 series and 1 series also have manual seats in the USA unless you get the premium package or the automatic seat options
It looks so good in 2021 I’m about to pull the trigger on one of these, I’m worried about reliability though
Me too! I'd like to get a 330d, but the facelift models are still quite expensive, starting from around €9,000 where I live. I could get a much younger French or Korean car for that price.
I have the n52 with euro in stake sport package suspension and BMW performance exhaust... This car is so sick!!! for a daddy car
his trainers
WHAT ARE THOOOOSE!!!!
Don't get an automatic...The gearbox comment was bs, the manual is really nice.
English Man Whats wrong with the automatic? I have the manual, but I wish for a auto..
♡ Kleinr Schmetterling ♡ (Liberty Schulz) I will get the F30 facelift in 2 years (when the price drops to half of what it is now) and on that one I will definitely go for an automatic.
English Man I agree
Owned 2005 320d manual and 2010 320d auto. Manual is SO much better.
It's better to drive - much more control and fun. The auto is slower and uses more fuel. The auto isn't as locked-in - you either have a sloppy auto or a snappy auto, nothing in between. The manual is extremely nice to drive (not sloppy like the video says at all). The auto makes the car feel very heavy. The manual makes you feel connected to the engine.
RIP BMW E90 LCI you legend
That was a review?
Did this man just recommend an automatic over a manual?!?....
He did because the manual in this BMW is quiet rubbish.
Much better manuals in Audis , VW or Mazda.
Matt Watson from Car wow 😲
Check out the white belt, blue jeans and check shirt lol jesus that was a look back in the day!
Im looking to buy a 318i petrol 100k miles will they be reliable at this mileage provided had good service history.
mine is a 2006 E90 320D and I would say its been ok so far. Did spend close to £1000 over the years to finally sort issue with AC. Last year had an issue with fuel tank leak and then another dodgy incident say 8 years ago where the dealer said a stone went into the bonnet and broke some fans and stuff. Since the last servicing I've gone to independant garage instead of BMW dealer and prices are reasonable. Its a love and hate relationship with the car. Driving is like participating in a sporting activity; running a marathon for e.g is not a physically comfortable activity but thoroughly enjoyable one in certain other ways. Bit heavy steering (good for doing high speed, but tiring for long journey), firm ride due to run flat tyres (supposedly good for safety but can be tiring for long trip). Mine is hydraulic steering or so and since they introduced the efficient dynamics concept it became electro mechanical. I do not know what that steering set up is like. Took me 7 years to finally get a sweet drivng position; I kept it at highest position as thats what theory suggests; turned out that in this car somehow almost lowest position seating is what works for me and I use high seating position in other car; weird. I still like driving BMWfor an hour or so journey, but for long drive prefer the boring VW. Mine is 163bhp version so not aware of timing chain issues some peple are hinting at.
Phenomenal all rounder!
the e90 and older are def the ultimate chav machines
How tall is he??
Watched this video to make myself feel good about my ride 😅
@10jmsoccer We most certainly did check the carfax: One owner, no accidents and no issues. We even called the fellow who previously owned the X5 to ask if he had experienced any problems (which he hadn't). After buying the car, it suddenly turned into a lemon. Last week, we spent $1500 on repairs b/c the fan belt snapped, which disconnected the timing belt, broke the alternator and causing a cylinder misfire. Unless BMW consistently ranks high in Consumer Reports, we'll never buy a BMW again.
0:16 Who else saw that little bug on top of the headlight?
I like that the manual is a bit disconnected then goes oh get the automatic. Full of connection. If you are buying one of the 3 series 6 pots I think the only way is manual you need to feel the beautiful torqqqque.
The car looks huge when you are standing beside it
I bought this car it's nice
sourov hossain I have one too, its nice! I love it. But I would like a automatic gearbox. The manual becomes boring in city traffic
+Xzizia92 you can use steptronic
L33TNation What do you mean? :)
What about the timing chain?
Looks like the 2liter models didnt go like expected huh? they have shitload problems with chains....
@alexjxcx I'm surprised that they even give you a choise to pick a manual.
In what RWD car can you actually fit your feet comfortably atop the transmission tunnel if you're sitting in the middle? (I'm actually curious about this one, I don't know.)
I've been looking for a 2010/2011 3 series but I can't find one with a screen?! But that BMW 3 Series has and it is a 2010 plate 3 series, any one help?!
***** All the models have a screen, but its an additional option. It costs pretty much and its not always worth getting one on a 3 series.
It all depends on if the person had it put in as an extra when they bought the car, it comes stock then they buyer purchases additional add on's, which add thousands to the buying price of the car.
Just sold my Jaguar XE to get one of these with low mileage to invest more money in my company. Lets hope it will be a great car
U gota do the new 3 series matt! :0
this is my first car now and i love it
What is the insurance like
@@reece005 i assume not great
what about recalls?
Don't anyone watching this review get an automatic like this pleb is saying... its a 3 series for christ sake.
Was going to watch but keep getting unskippable 30 second add
Wonder why often suggest the lowest diesel in a range. They have nice ones but closer to the top range, and moreover you get more performance if you stick with one of them. Even not talking about the gasoline ones
U gota review the x6!
I have this feeling that the companies are asking you to downplay manual transmissions.
Is this a good first car?
That said, I find the new F30 too large. You always had the 5 series if you wanted a larger BMW, but I think te 3 series has lost a lot of its compactness with the F30. Also the steering is way too light now.
I think I will get one for my next car
Just got this baby on 2021. Still drives like a brand new one. Overpowers any other japanese sedans with ease. Glad i bought one ❤
How’s the insurance?
I've been reading horror stories about the timing chain related issues for the N47 type engine used in the 320d's. Mark, any advice?
Ankur Ghose buy a 2006, per N47. No problems.
Pre*
A favorable BMW review...What a shocker.
Is this e90?
Hope it's as good as he says - got one coming at end of the month!
Hi Linn, How is your beemer, is it a god car to buy like year 05 with the 25i engine, I wondered to buy one so I wanna know if it is worth a try. Thanks!
Do the golf r please!!! :)
Yo this car is sick Iam
buying one
and thats why i bought a E90 330i my friend :)
Thank you monamOneX. i thought i was the only who felt that way. Manual is where the fun is I think. Automatic to me is slow and it doesnt make driving any fun. Manual for me all the way.
I'm 6'4 can I fit comfortably in this car with the seat all the way back, thinking about getting one?
Aj Fvnx I just bought. Definitely worth it, lovely card and now a great price. I'm 198cm tall and I fit perfect.
Aj Fvnx yes same I'm the same height and I'm loving it
Im 5ft 10 n i fit comfortably in my 3 series
And i dont even put the seat all the way back
manheap12 Whats the price range for this car?
If anyone has one of these and is looking for something quicker.. try getting a remap on your 320d first. Turns it into a pretty quick 200HP car. It'll surprise a fair few people!
I want one but unless a 335i they are too slow :( gutted as really want one
the 2005-present BMW 3 Series is assembled in
Leipzig, Germany
Munich, Germany
Toluca, Mexico
Jakarta, Indonesia (since 2011)
Regensburg, Germany
Pretoria, South Africa
6th of October City, Egypt
Kaliningrad, Russia
Shenyang, China
Chennai, India
Selangor, Malaysia
I didn't know Matt worked for Car buyers before Carwow
DomEth16 dumb
I have bmw e90 2006 320i it's large in back seat...
Getting the ultimate driving machine with a slow automatic? Hehe, not in this lifetime mate.
That is what i was thinking.....Matt is probably the first guy i heard saying an automatic is better for the 3 series.
Dodo M I have driven a 3 series with manual, not very good gear changes but definitely better than auto
aurvandil Maybe a dual clutch but not a slow torque converter.
The manual is rubbish on this E90. Sloppy and jerky. Glad I got rid of my 3 series for an auto one.
Hi I just wanted to ask people who are owner of BMW325. Im actually planing to buy one, mostly because I use to travel to my homecountry that are approximately 2100 km. So my main question about 325 is: are they comfort of driving long distance without taking huge breaks? Do you get tired driving after 10-15 hours? Can somebody tell me about their experience of driving long distances. Do they make huge noice on the highway? Etc etc. Thank you!
Wow Matt Watson 10 years ago. 😄😄
Like if you're still enjoying your E90 320d in 2020 🙋♂️
Better shape than the new 2012
Is the 2006 BMW 3 series reliable? because i heard they'll be hard to maintain and you'll have to fix them a lot
mohamad orabi my last BMW was a 2006 3 series , ran it to 200,00km
Just make sure you get a 2006 with the updated M47 engine. After that, we got DPF’s and N47 timing chain disasters.
I'd love to have this guy's job!
you can
When I was younger I was never a fan of BMW, dunno why cause there very nice looking cars, one thing I love about this car is how modern it looks, even a 2005 one still looks fairly modern. I am seriously interested in them but I dont know where to start as I dont know much, the most common thing I hear about is timing chains so that'll be noted. I heard one fella say the 2006 models had a better engine then the models from 2008 to 2014, so would a question there be buy newer or older? But these are only things I've heard. I'd personally like to know what the BMW owners have to say, are all the engines notably reliable or are there certain ones that you need to watch. All answers would be appreciated, as I said before I get lynched I dont know much about BMW.
Avoid the budget engines 316, 318 and 320 they all have timing chain problems
@@systembolaget9044 hi what model would you recommend?
@@deancronin2471 330ci, 328ci, 530, 540 all of them before the year 2005 so E46 and E39
@@systembolaget9044 are they all petrol? And thanks for the reply
@@deancronin2471 Yes they are all petrol. I dont recommend diesel bmws because i think diesel bmws are not real bmws
Nice shoes :)
Man is the best you dont know what you talking about
Still a dream car for me😊