Overview & Reviews
BMW has seen fit to give the sedans and wagons a facelift for 2002. An in-dash CD player finally makes it onto the standard features list. The center stack has been altered to accommodate the new automatic climate controls. Steptronic automanual operation has been altered so that you move the transmission lever forward for downshifts and backward for upshifts. Bi-xenon headlamps are on the options list so that both low and high beams can glow a cold blue and can be set to automatic operation. Rear side airbags are available for coupes and convertibles. Two new colors, Electric Red and Gray Green (and a Natural Brown interior leather) join the color spectrum.
- Luxurious, powerful, exceptional road manners, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.
- Pricey for their market segment, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity.
User Reviews:
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Smile Machine! - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By cablover - August 14 - 10:00 amI am very impressed with the sound insulation in the car. A previous 911 cab owner and swearing I would never buy another convertible because of noise, this car converted me back. A daily driver (that now sits next to a 911 coupe) has similar handling and performance characteristics, simply without the hp. I offers huge fun factor - especially with the top down, but the wind deflector is a must for comfortable ride and therefore not that rear passenger friendly.
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What You Come to Expect - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By drdebt - July 31 - 10:00 amReplacing a 1994 325i convertible, I was amazed how many formerly optional features are now standard and yet once adjusted for inflation, the 2002 330Ci is actually lower priced. The extra "oomph" of the 3.3 liter in-line 6-cylinder over the 325s smaller engine is well worth the extra dollars, especially given the cars substantial weight. With the lid down, this a head- turner with BMWs well deserved reputation as being a drivers car.
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Happy about my 330i - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By btromp - July 31 - 10:00 amI chose the European delivery option for my BMW 330i. Whether driving it on the autobahn or out to dinner at night I have been completely impressed with my car. My previous car was a 1994 BMW 325is. BMW has continued to impress me by their ability to constantly improve their cars. I loved by old car, but I like my new one even more. It is a pure sport driving pleasure when I want it, but easy and comfortable to drive at all times. Its the perfect balance.
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Awesome - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By ouzie - June 27 - 2:00 amWhat a machine. The more curves in the road the better the ride. You can be crusing at 60, punch it and still have incredible power. Best money I ever sent.
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Even Better Than Expected - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By Mark Workman - June 20 - 5:37 pmI bought this car knowing that it had great performance and looks. After 3 years, what I was not expecting was great reliability. This car has been in the shop for nothing other than oil changes. It looks like I just drove it off of the lot and people comment that it still smells new. This is a 3 year old car with 40k miles! I plan on keeping this car for 10+ years. It is worth the money. MPG is at 23 over the life of the car. On the negative, the backseat is small for an infant carrier, but workable and this car has the worst brake dust I have ever seen. Other than that, it is perfect.
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best damn car built = 325i sedan - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By wm. priff - June 19 - 10:00 amcar is fun and easy to drive and very comfortable for a 61" driver and if necessary no car has any better acceleration in its class and price.
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Outstanding fun - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By PLM - May 13 - 10:00 amThis is my 3rd BMW. First two were 5 series and now a 3 series. At first I thought I would severely miss the room of the 5, but never mind, this car is so much fun to drive that I never think about the differences between the 5 and the 3! Sports, premium, zenon lights, orient blue metallic...what fun!
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Super Car - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By Agen - May 7 - 10:00 amThis car is great and whoever built speed bumps they sure werent Europeans!
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The best of his group - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By Stefano Vranca - May 7 - 10:00 amI am extremely happy with this car. It handles beautifully, and I had no problems during this first year. I higly advise people to purchase this car. It is the ultimate driving machine.
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Another Great 3er - 2002 BMW 3-Series
By Chris - March 29 - 9:09 pmIncredible in every way! After owning many BMWs this is no disappointment. My last was an E36 99 M3. BMW has come a long way in terms of refinement, but build quality has suffered a bit compared to the E36 cars, especially interior. It is nowhere as "raw" as the previous generation, which some owners may see as regression. Smooth torqueband, perfect styling, handling hardwired to your brain. This car is really so much fun to drve and like any other BMW, you love it more and more every day. Reliability is perfect and even maintenance parts are dirt cheap compared to Honda, Toyota, etc. Just know where to look!
