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2005 BMW 3-Series

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2005 BMW 3-Series

Classifieds from $12,850 to $23,980

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Up to 20/30 mpg: Gasoline

From $29,300: Invoice from $26,845

From $573/month: 5 years @ 6.5%

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User Reviews

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BMW 3 Series

jron2424 who has owned a 2005 BMW 3-Series

I have the sports package on mine and it is very fast. I love driving this car i just worry about getting a ticket. I would recommend this car to everyone it has b…
2005 BMW 3-Series: Worth the Investment

Amanda who has worked on a 2005 BMW 3-Series

This entry level BMW is mechanically sound, and up to expected BMW standards. Between premium gas that you need to keep in the tank, high prices for replacement pa…

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Amen brother. You have to pay to play, but oh man is it worth it!!!! It's hard to beat a 3 series for simple driving enjoyment.
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Trim Packages

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2005 BMW 3-Series325Ci Coupe

MSRP $31,700 | Invoice $29,025

20/29 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325Ci Coupe SULEV

MSRP $31,700 | Invoice $29,025

19/27 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325Ci Convertible

MSRP $39,000 | Invoice $35,670

19/27 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325i Sedan

MSRP $29,300 | Invoice $26,845

20/29 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325i Sedan SULEV

MSRP $29,300 | Invoice $26,845

19/27 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325i Sedan South Africa

MSRP $29,300 | Invoice $26,845

20/29 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325i Sport Wagon

MSRP $31,200 | Invoice $28,570

20/29 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325i Sport Wagon SULEV

MSRP $31,200 | Invoice $28,570

19/27 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325xi Sedan

MSRP $31,050 | Invoice $28,435

19/27 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series325xi Sport Wagon

MSRP $32,950 | Invoice $30,165

19/26 mpg 184HP 2.5L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series330Ci Coupe

MSRP $37,300 | Invoice $34,125

20/30 mpg 225HP 3L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series330Ci Convertible

MSRP $44,600 | Invoice $40,765

19/28 mpg 225HP 3L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series330i Sedan

MSRP $35,700 | Invoice $32,665

20/30 mpg 225HP 3L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-Series330xi Sedan

MSRP $37,450 | Invoice $34,260

20/29 mpg 225HP 3L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-SeriesM3 Convertible

MSRP $55,800 | Invoice $50,960

16/23 mpg 333HP 3.2L Gas 6-Cyl
2005 BMW 3-SeriesM3 Coupe

MSRP $47,300 | Invoice $43,225

16/24 mpg 333HP 3.2L Gas 6-Cyl

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BMW 3-Series review | New Car Reviews - Times Online

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Mazda Pictures: Car Pictures at Automobile.com

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