2009 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews Page 4

Lemon?

Written by: Richie1020 on 07/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 335i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Two problems have detracted from my enjoyment of the 2099 BMW 335xi. Car is back at the dealer for the third time for replacement of fuel injector jets. Four this time. I get up to speed on the highway, but do not have a heavy foot and haven't had the car on a race track. What's the story? Getting close to Lemon Law time! The run-flat, low-profile tires are just awful on New England roads. Never, never again. Hit anything a half-inch high or low and it sounds like the car is bottoming out. Extremely rough ride at even 40 mph.

Favorite Features

The new iDrive is fine. Like having the hard drive for my music. Handles beautifully except for the run-flat tires.

Suggested Improvements

Hate the lock/unlock non-options. Need to make run-flat an option.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Very expeneisve RFT

Written by: kazakci on 07/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This car is so much fun to drive and so expensive to maintain. It has been 8 months. Finally I hit a pot hole in New York City and had a bubble on the side. Our dealer changed the tire and charged $488 for one single tire!!! I had insurance and expected to be reimbursed. However, this is another sign that this is a premium car and it is expensive to drive.

Favorite Features

The word is refinement to describe the car.

Suggested Improvements

RFT is expensive, get back to normal tire.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fun on Wheels

Written by: ez2do on 07/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've had my new 2009 328i for 2 months now and it's been great so far. Very smooth ride, responsive handling, feel the road, and more than adequate on gas mileage. I have to watch the speedometer at all times because it drives very fast. Acceleration from full stop could be better. In hindsight I should not have purchased in Alpine White as it shows dirt easily but after each wash, it looks beautiful.

Favorite Features

Very nice touch with door handles illuminating when unlocking doors.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders placements are intrusive on passenger side. Lack of storage in rear seat area for water bottles. Dash could be improved to reflect more luxury.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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My little Bimmer

Written by: Rom on 07/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I love driving this car. The best part of my day is getting in the drivers seat of my car. This car handles like a dream and I have never driven a car that is better. I test drove an Audi A4, Merecedes C300, and a Nissan Maxima. None of those cars could come close to the BMW. I highly recommend this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Handle, quality, and performance.

Suggested Improvements

BMW has to increase the rear seat space in this car. BMW should also start making leather standard, this car costs way too much not to have leather as a standard feature.

8 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Rattling Noise, high pitch noise and etc.

Written by: westwind on 07/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I bought my 328 i AWD sedan in May 2009. It has 1500 miles. I am extremely dissatisfied with it with the following reasons - Under the hood BMW uses many plastic protection covers that cause rattling noise on rough roads - Rattling noise inside both rear doors - Rattling noise coming from cheaply designed cup holders in the front and rear. - Rattling noise inside the armrest between two rear seats. - Major rattling noise coming from inside the dashboard. - Poor engine noise insulation. The hood surface facing the engine does not have any foaming, unlike many other cars. - Flat drive tires cause stiff road experience. - Poor speech detection. This is my second 3 series, but it will be the last.

Favorite Features

- Exterior design

Suggested Improvements

All rattling noise causing cheap plastic pieces should be tightened. Dashboard contains a big plastic piece for ventilation under the main piece. It is a terrible source of rattling noise.

18 out 22 people found this review helpful

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ONE Whiny BMW 328i

Written by: SpencerB on 07/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Overall car is fun to drive, the performance is what you would expect from a BMW car. The appointments in the car are first class, but there is one thing that I see lately, which has frustrated me, and many other people on the Bimmerfest forum's...that is a terrible whining noise coming from the transmission or differential....drives people crazy !!! I seen the same issue now on 5 Series and 7 Series cars, and BMW doesn't seem to care about this, but it totally frustrates many people that have spent a lot of CASH!!!

Favorite Features

Ride performance

Suggested Improvements

GET RID OF THAT WHINING NOISE...

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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RFT's ruin this car

Written by: JRMACH1 on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Recently bought '09 328I coupe with Premium and Sporkts pkg. The car is outstanding in every aspect except for the Run Flat Tires (RFT) which come on the car. The tires produce so much road noise that they totally ruin the BMW experience. If you don't mind a sports/luxury car that has the road noise of a 4 wheel drive truck/suv then you will love this car. Wish I could get my '02 325CIc back.

Favorite Features

Handling and speed.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of RFT tires or make them optional for buyers.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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AWD Fun

Written by: Bimmer man on 07/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Traded a 2003 325I for the 328 X Drive to help w/ the midwestern winter. Love the car, more refined than the 2003. A tad quicker, a tad bigger. Little concerned about a front end noise when entering parking lots or the driveway. We also have a 2004 G35X, stronger engine, more interior space but not nearly as refined as the BMW overall.

Favorite Features

Interior - clean design, quiet and comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

More storage space, better cup holders. Getting a bit pricey compared to alternatives.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Rocket on Wheels

Written by: fjz on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Awesome ride and performance; for the price beats the M3. Bought to be driven hard and fast-not worried about little details like cupholders, etc.

Favorite Features

Performance, Handling and Ride

Suggested Improvements

No improvements, Kudos to BMW

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Still the Best

Written by: Rags on 06/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Excellent machine! Is a pleasure to sit in and drive. Very good balance between comfort and power and handles like a dream.

Favorite Features

Power, handling, voice control and Premium package.

Suggested Improvements

Could use better navigation interface.

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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