2002 BMW 3-Series Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.58/5 Average
334 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Luxurious, powerful, exceptional road manners, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.
Cons:
  • Pricey for their market segment, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  • Truely the Ultrimate Driving Machine! - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    Very responsive and fun to drive -- especially on the highways. The best coupe I have ever driven.

  • Nothing like a BMW - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    A terrific driving car with outstanding quality and luxury. The engine is unlike all others in terms of smoothness and rev range. You dont need the 330 for extra money.

  • Ultimate driving machine is no joke - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    Feel very safe in this car. Impeccable handling, great power, and fabulous brakes turn otherwise scary experiences into just gee whiz moments. No fat. No wasted space. Every control feels exactly like you want it to feel and works the way to want it to work. Totally neutral handling at every speed makes you king of the road in the turns. Park it next to a new Mustang, for example, and you will be amazed at how small it is in comparison although it has more room inside. Tight turning radius makes maneuvering in small spaces a breeze. Cars like this just show how far the others have to go. Reliability has been very good with this and my former 2001 330i. Total mileage driven, about 60K.

  • Happy Beemer driver - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    I have been very happy with my BMW sport wagon. The pickup is healthy, handling and suspension is a dream, service is fantastic, and the interior is very functional and well thought out.

  • Excellent car - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    I really love this car. Engine could be a bit more powerful.

  • 330Ci Showoff - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    The overall fundaments for me to purchase this car is the exterior design, which catched me and so many others. The overall maintenance is very good. The major problem for me is that I did not have much choices to choose unless I wait at least 2 months to get the options I desire. In another words, there isnt many of this cars in stock.

  • One of the best cars in the market! - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    The car drives just fine, very quiet and fun to drive, very good gas mileage, corners very well, excellent acceleration, very well designed in and out!! Maintaning the car is an issue with the unlogical prices and labor charges dealer will charge just because it is BMW! You really pay for the name and not the part/labor! Very frustrating.

  • My first bimmer!! - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    This car is what dreams are made of! I considered many cars, basically all makes from VW Jetta on up. In the end, BMW got the upper hand (and rightfully so) by delivering the kind of performance I was looking for. Some people might say its overpriced, but I say the its all well worth the bucks. There truly is no comparison to "the ultimate driving machine!" Experience it for yourself!!!

  • Ultimate Driving Experience - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    I am a car enthusiast "hardcore," which I will participate in my sparetimes in all car events. I always heard that BMW is the best car to buy for performance and fun to drive. After purchasing my car, a 330Ci, Im in love. Its better than expected in the performance, fun to drive, and quality sectors. I drove 38,000 miles until now and Im still excited when I can drive my "baby." Its very well balanced between comfort, which doesnt give the feeling of "bounciness" that usually happens with sports car. Engine is very silk smooth like, with a great response. The only problem I can tell upfront is the risk of getting a speeding ticket faster than you think.

  • Good one - 2002 BMW 3-Series
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    Nice one to drive. Never regret ever bought it.

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