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Welcome!
This model is known as the E46 family, they were made from 1999 thru 2005/2006. In general, they are good cars. Looking for a manual transmission is good, some feel that the weakest part on BMWs is the automatic transmission.
If you are not buying it from a BMW dealer, you should strongly consider taking it to a BMW dealer for a presale inspection. They will charge $100 - $150, but you get a written statement of things that they consider need work, problems, etc. If the seller won't let you do this, they probably have something to hide.
This model is known as the E46 family, they were made from 1999 thru 2005/2006. In general, they are good cars. Looking for a manual transmission is good, some feel that the weakest part on BMWs is the automatic transmission.
If you are not buying it from a BMW dealer, you should strongly consider taking it to a BMW dealer for a presale inspection. They will charge $100 - $150, but you get a written statement of things that they consider need work, problems, etc. If the seller won't let you do this, they probably have something to hide.
Welcome aboard Jason,
The 325i is an excellent car.
If you are purchasing from a private seller, make sure these recalls have been addressed:
2001
1. 640701 DEC 01 Recall - Engine Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
2. 640501 AUG 01 Recall - Engine, Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
3. 360300 DEC 00 Recall - Wheel Damage Inspection
4. 110501 SEP 01 Recall - Incorrect Emission Control Label
5. 240101 APR 01 Campaign - TCM/EGS Programming
6. 840600 AUG 00 Campaign - Navigation System Failure
2002
7. 310202 MAR 02 Recall - Front Strut Upper Spring Mount Replacement
8. 640701 DEC 01 Recall - Engine Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
9. 240101 APR 01 Campaign - TCM/EGS Programming
2003
10. 620102 MAY 02 Instruments - Cluster Beeps When Selecting REVERSE Gear
11. 240200 APR 02 A/T - Hard/No Shift Condition/DTC's Stored in TCM
The 325i is an excellent car.
If you are purchasing from a private seller, make sure these recalls have been addressed:
2001
1. 640701 DEC 01 Recall - Engine Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
2. 640501 AUG 01 Recall - Engine, Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
3. 360300 DEC 00 Recall - Wheel Damage Inspection
4. 110501 SEP 01 Recall - Incorrect Emission Control Label
5. 240101 APR 01 Campaign - TCM/EGS Programming
6. 840600 AUG 00 Campaign - Navigation System Failure
2002
7. 310202 MAR 02 Recall - Front Strut Upper Spring Mount Replacement
8. 640701 DEC 01 Recall - Engine Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
9. 240101 APR 01 Campaign - TCM/EGS Programming
2003
10. 620102 MAY 02 Instruments - Cluster Beeps When Selecting REVERSE Gear
11. 240200 APR 02 A/T - Hard/No Shift Condition/DTC's Stored in TCM
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aboard! If you do get it, make sure to post up pics.