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Article: Jim's driveway: Capsules of Jim Mateja's auto reviews.(BMW 3-Series, Cadillac DTS Premium, Chevrolet HHR LT1, Chevrolet Impala LT, Dodge Charger R/T, Honda Ridgeline RTL, Hyundai Sonata LX, Infiniti M45 Sport, Lexus GS300 AWD, Lexus RX400h, Lincoln LT AWD, Mercedes-Benz CLS500, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercury Milan V6 Premier, Pontiac Torrent FWD, Subaru B9 Tribeca AWD, Subaru Forester XT Limited, Toyota Avalon XLS, Toyota Highlander Hybrid)(Product/Service Evaluation)
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- September 23, 2005
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Jim's Driveway is capsules of Jim Mateja's auto reviews.
2006
* BMW 325i: Base price: $30,300; Engine: 3-liter, 215-h.p. 6-cylinder; Fuel economy: 21 m.p.g. city/29 highway. Lots of little goodies you don't see, but appreciate, such as a dynamic stability control system with brake drying to keep water off the binders, and brakes that detect a panic stop and move the pads closer to the discs to reduce stopping time. Lots of upgrades, such as styling remake, larger dimensions, more spirited 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, push-button start/stop, run-flat radials, front/rear side-curtain air bags and climate-controlled center console. Options include active ...
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