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2006 BMW 3 Series: Quick Overview
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2006 BMW 3 Series Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2006 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 325i Sedan RWD 6MT 3.0L I6 |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | passenger |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Germany |
| Manufacturing City | MUNICH |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3300 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | 56.3 inches |
| Overall Length | 180.3 inches |
| Overall Width | 71.5 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 108.7 inches |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3L I6 |
| Engine Size | 3L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $30,900 |
| Invoice Price | $29,000 |
| Delivery Charges | $745 |
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What Problems Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series Have?
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How long will the 2006 BMW 3 Series last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2006 BMW 3 Series Prices and Market Value
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2006 BMW 3 Series Cost of Ownership
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2006 BMW 3 Series Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
16.1 gallons
City Mileage
18 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
28 miles/gallon
2006 BMW 3 Series Recalls & Defects
Recall date
2012-08-10
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
This Recall Involves Aftermarket Parts Sold BY Valeo. Valeo IS Recalling Certain Engine Cooling Fans, Part Numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, Used AS Service Replacement Parts FOR Model Year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-series Vehicles. A Metal-oxide Semiconductor MAY Overheat DUE TO Insufficient Screwing OF THE Semiconductor ON THE Aluminum Heat Sink. This Primary Failure Could Cause Adjacent Components ON THE FAN Assembly Motor Circuit Board TO Overheat and Short.
Consequence
This Condition Could Cause THE FAN Motor TO Become Inoperative, or Cause THE Motor Circuit Board IN THE Assembly TO Overheat, Potentially Leading TO A Fire IN THE Engine Compartment.
Remedy
Valeo Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Fans Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON August 22, 2012. This Recall IS Being Conducted BY Valeo, NOT BY Bmw. FOR Further Information, Owners MAY Contact Valeo AT 1-888-718-2536.
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Recall date
2022-03-02
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i Xdrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 Xdrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i Xdrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i Xdrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 Xdrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 Sdrive30i) Vehicles. THE Heater FOR THE Positive Crankcase Ventilation (pcv) Valve MAY Short Circuit.
Consequence
AN Electrical Short CAN Cause THE PCV Valve Heater TO Overheat, Increasing THE Risk OF A Fire While Driving OR, Soon After Driving When Parked.
Remedy
This Recall Supersedes and Expands Previous Nhtsa Recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Dealers Will Install AN Electrical Wiring Harness With Fuse Protection FOR THE PCV Valve Heater IN Potentially Affected Vehicles, Free OF Charge. This Recall Supersedes and Expands Previous Nhtsa Recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Vehicles Previously Repaired Under THE Prior Recalls Will Need TO Come Back FOR THE NEW Recall Remedy. THE Remedy IS Currently Being Developed. Interim Owner Notification Letters Informing Owners OF THE Safety Risk Were Mailed ON April 1, 2022. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON July 22, 2022. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall date
2006-10-18
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Vehicles, ONE OF THE Suspension Control ARM and Swivel Bearing Connection Bolts WAS NOT Tightened Correctly. THE Bolted Connection Could Loosen.
Consequence
THE Bolted Connection Could Break Which Could Impair Vehicle Handling and Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Bolted Connection And, IF Necessary, Adjust THE Connection. IN Some Cases, IT MAY BE Necessary TO Replace THE Suspension Control ARM and THE Swivel Bearing. THE Recall Began ON November 21, 2006. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Recall date
2008-08-05
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW IS Recalling 200,000 MY 2006 3 Series Sport Seat, MY 2004-2006 5 Series Standard and Sport Seat, and MY 2004-2006 X3 Passenger Vehicles. Depending ON THE Manner and Frequency OF THE Front Passenger's Entry and Exit, Small Cracks Have Developed IN THE Mat. IF This Occurs, THE Front Passenger AIR Bags, With THE Exception OF THE Head Protection System, Will BE Deactivated and THE AIR BAG Warning Lamp AS Well AS THE Passenger AIR BAG "on-off" Lamp Will BE Illuminated.
Consequence
IN This Situation THE Front Passenger AIR Bags Will NOT Deploy Even IF A Sufficiently Severe Accident Would Occur and Occupant Protection Provided BY THE System Would NOT BE Possible.
Remedy
Dealers Will Rework THE Front Passenger Seat Sensor MAT SO That External Force Application TO THE Seat Does NOT Cause A Crack TO THE Mat. THE Recall Began ON November 6, 2008. BMW Will Also Extend THE Warranty ON These Vehicles TO 10 Years From First Registration Without ANY Mileage Limit. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
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2006 BMW 3 Series Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2006 BMW 3 Series Insurance
Insurance for a 2006 BMW 3 Series is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2006 BMW 3 Series a Good Sedan?
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