Noises and poor seats in 06's

[wwolverine]

Warning: before you think about purchasing a 06-07 BMW 3 series test drive them first. These vehicles have poor seating(even the leather lumbar seats) design. Front and passenger seats are small and uncomfortable, designed for midgets. Second , the guys at BMW have not solved the noise problems coming from the dash of the vehicle. Buyer-beware,

it's too bad because the design and look of the vehicle is amazing, but again its what is insice that counts, lets hope they improve in the upcoming years.

Peace

 

[bmw046series]

Maybe if you would take better care of your car you wouldn't have a problem.

But seriously if your seat is making a noise it most likely is the airbag in the side or the cover in the back where the seat pocket is.

The 3 Series is a car for car nuts, its designed to be driven like a sports car, my suggestion if it is to small because it is a small car, get a 5 series. Not for the faint of heart.

 

[deutsch100]

Warning: before you think about purchasing a 06-07 BMW 3 series test drive them first. These vehicles have poor seating(even the leather lumbar seats) design. Front and passenger seats are small and uncomfortable, designed for midgets. Second , the guys at BMW have not solved the noise problems coming from the dash of the vehicle. Buyer-beware,

it's too bad because the design and look of the vehicle is amazing, but again its what is insice that counts, lets hope they improve in the upcoming years.

Peace

I found the seats in my 2006 330i to be very comfortable, and not small at all. I don't think this car is a perfect match though if you are over 6 feet tall, and/or "plump"

The interior noises/rattles are HORRIBLE. This is probably one of the main reasons I got rid of it. The car drove and handled so well, but it's hard to enjoy the drive, when your $45k car sounds like an old Hyundai inside. Seriously, the dash rattles drove me nuts!!! I love the looks of the E90 sedan, but I think the build quality is for sure sub-E46 quality. The new E60 (2006+) interior problems seem to be much better, but I guess time will tell.

 

[bmw046series]

A lot of cars take time to settle, hit them around 5,000 miles you get rattles and it tends to go away after about 10-15,000 miles. My 3er hasn't had problems but the seat started doing it and if fixed it, if there is a rattle there is always a reason.