2001 BMW 3 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

16 -21 City / 24 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

184 -333

Seats

4 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Joanne D

Excellent dependability and performance.

My car is very dependable and low maintenance. I am very pleased with the car and am amazed at its reliability for so many years. It still runs and looks great. I find it very dependable and still great on mileage and other forms of maintenance throughout the year.

Clements M

A trustworthy vehicle you will not regret it.

I like the comfort and stability behind the wheel. It's very reliable except for the repairs. The parts are very expensive although they don't break often. Otherwise than that it's a very good car and I recommend for people to go test drive one in there local BMW dealership.

Jennifer D

It handles the road very well.

I love my car. Only reoccurring problem I have is the blower motor resistor. Otherwise I keep up with regular maintenance. I love the luxury features like heated steering.

Gis C

This car will last you a long time!

The car is very comfortable. The seats are very adjustable to fit anyone. It is also very reliable. It has only had one problem since I have had it, a steering angle sensor problem. The gas mileage is very good. Keep up the maintenance and it will last a very long time.

J G

Great BMW 3 series car performance details.

The BMW 325i is an amazing car! The car was passed down to me from a family member and the car still works great! It's been such a reliable car getting me everywhere I need to go. The interior looks great. It is a modern design. The only downside about the car is that it does not have an aux cord or Bluetooth feature. Although this a slight downside the overall performance of the car is superb.

Ethan W

The vehicle is good at driving and is really fast and smooth

I love everything on it, the car drives smooth. And it is fast. The top comes down which I love and it's a great car to drive in the winter I can drive that car everywhere. It is in really good condition and I wouldn't ever trade it. That's car makes me so happy except for the tires when the blow out

Tim P

Great car that has been a very good purchase.

My vehicle has problems with its electrical system the windows do not work nor does the sunroof the latch for the rear window pops open on occasions but I love driving it the power and the steering is exceptional and the sense of security comes when you drive it.

Xavier D

Drives great but challenging to maintain.

My BMW is great car but it also has problems with the cooling system but it drives great handles tightly and ride smooth and has a great transmission.

Negative Owner Reviews

Tina A

Its drives very good I had no problems. No maintenance I am planning on buy.

Run very good I had no problems with car. I am planning to buy the same make on 2 years. But different color.

Breanne O

I don't like my BMW, yuck

The parts are expensive and so is the work that it needs, I do like the AWD but it's not worth it's weight.

Allison W

My car is a real gas eater.

My car is pretty beat up, the ac does not work, the radio does not work, and the headlights just died on me. I only bought it for 1000 so I am not mad. It eats up your gas too, over $70 to fill up the tank. The engine is pretty powerful though.

Debi N

It has held up well over the years with relatively low maintenance/repairs.

I like the tight steering. Easy to park. The car rides too low and has challenges driving in heavy rain.

Susan N

The Money I spend on gas, it's ridiculously high. No one wants to be paying $3.67 per gallon, it's expensive

It's ok, it's comfortable. The gas usage is too much for me because i'm broke sometimes and don't wanna buy some gas??

Emily D

We are lucky to have a vehicle to get us places.

Ac/heating does not work, engine performance is bad, and shifting is backwards. It just really is bad and old. Plus it was sitting for awhile without being used in someone's yard. It couldn't back up at first when we got it. So, it was a mess when we got it.

BMW 3 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

325i

184 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

330i

225 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

325Ci

184 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats

330Ci

225 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats

333 HP 20-20 MPG 4 Seats

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2001 BMW 3 Series Owner Reviews

4.48

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5 stars

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4 stars

26%

3 stars

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1 star

Tina A on January 28, 2021

Good car I have not had any problem yo car still run good.

The car is nice looking no many problems but when you do have a problem it's a big issue expense. Example new water cooler system $1000. New brake $1500. . The body is still in good. No accidents. The tires for the cost anywhere from 350. 00 to 500. 00.

Nicole R on January 10, 2021

Interesting detail of my vehicle is that the gas mileage is great.

Transmission problems, window motors and speakers blow easily. Love the gas mileage. The way it drives and handles is great. I have had to put it in the shop a few times hate paying for the synthetic oil changes. And if you lock yourself out a locksmith will cost you $200 to $500 to get back in. There is no trunk release inside of the car.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 BMW 3 Series has an average owner rating of 4.48 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 BMW 3 Series has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2001 BMW 3 Series A Good Car?

Excellent overall, recent purchase but so far it's responded well with my driving, it has 116,000 miles on it but the previous owner put about $11K in overall maintenance to restore it

Richie A.

Yes, it is. Very reliable car. It is a convertible so good for the summer time. No major issues with it being 18 years old.

Claire E.

How Reliable Is The 2001 BMW 3 Series?

The car has four new tires, extensive engine repair, very well maintained from my observation so its been reliable so far!

Erica N.

Yes, it is reliable. No major problems aside from steering pump going out a few times. Regular maintainer done often for upkeep.

Odette G.

Is The 2001 BMW 3 Series A Good Value?

The auto cost me $4500 in cash which I thought was a great price, car was purchased in Florida by the previous owner, tried to New Hampshire where it lived for the past two years, put up for sale on... Read More

Lori D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 BMW 330i wiper blades size?

Answer: The size of the windshield wiper blades on the 2001 BMW 330i is 22 inches on the driver side and 19 inches on the passenger side. Wiper blades are going to keep the windshield's visibility clear by wiping away...

Does the 2001 BMW 330i have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2001 BMW 330i has a timing chain and not a belt. This is true for most cars today, as the timing chain is a much better option. Chains are made of metal, so they are a lot more durable than the belts made...

What's the 2001 bmw 330i oil type?

Answer: The 2001 BMW 330i uses SAE 5w-30 engine oil. It has a capacity of 6.9 quarts with a filter. Oil is important because it MINImizes friction and reduces wear and it can also prevent or MINImize internal component...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2001 BMW 3 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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BMW 3 Series Models

2001 BMW 3 Series Owner Reviews

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2001 BMW 3 Series A Good Car?

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Is The 2001 BMW 3 Series A Good Value?

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