2009 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews Page 5

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

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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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First Impressions

Written by: Henry P on 06/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is very comfortable (I'm 6ft 2in), feels solid and inspires confidence. I haven't driven it much @ high speeds, mainly around town. I wanted a 6sp manual, but would have had to order it from the factory, so I got auto which came with sport drive & paddle shifters, which I enjoy. I'm only getting about 15 mpg in city driving altho I usually keep transmission in reg drive. I have the sport seats which give great lateral support & are very comfortable. Only issue is with the run-flat tires; I tested the cold tire pressure & one of the front tires was @ 40 psi; mfg recommends 32 psi front, but when I let out air to get to 32 psi in the tire, I got a low pressure warning per the TPM.

Favorite Features

sport seats, satellite radio, optional sport drive & paddle shifting

Suggested Improvements

wider trunk opening (for golf clubs), refinement in either the run flat tires or the tire pressure monitor

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great All-Wheel Drive Car

Written by: RAS100 on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Have had this car for about 4 months and 5,000 miles. I am very happy with the car and its performance. Build quality is excellent and handling is superb. I love to drive it just about anywhere. I bought it with the 6 speed which is quite nice. Great clutch but shifter is a bit notchy. Should get better with age. Got a great deal with .9% interest with BMW paying the first 2 payments. I'm getting a solid 23 mpg and more on the highway.

Favorite Features

Standard stereo is great and the iPod adapter is fantastic. All materials are top quality.

Suggested Improvements

BMW really nickels and dimes people with their optional packages. You don't get a lot of standard equipment. Vinyl non-power seats for $38,000. Also, some controls are weird. I don't like directionals or the cruise control location.

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Love my 335D!!

Written by: Pat in Connecticut on 06/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

Much better than I expected in both performance and mileage. I am averaging 42HW and 29 City for a combined 33.6 mpg ave. The performance is unreal and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Favorite Features

Performance and handling, gas mileage, front seat comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Storage is a joke. Stereo is pretty lame, and the cup holders won't hold anything taller than a can. Back seats are fine for 2 but a stretch for 3.

20 out 21 people found this review helpful

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First BMW

Written by: traindb on 06/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first BMW. I previously owned an Infiniti G35. No comparison. I always thought the car magazines were in the tank for BMW, until I bought this car. It's my favorite car I've ever owned. The engine reminds me of a sewing machine. It it so smooth and never runs out of power. The turbo is great. I test drove a 328, which was nice, but it had no get up and go. With 22000 miles on it, my 335 still feels solid as a rock. I'm single with no kids, and the only reason I will ever get rid of this car is if my lifestyle changes and I need more room. The backseat is way better than the Infiniti (an adult can actually sit upright), but it's still a pain to get in and out.

Favorite Features

The engine is great. I really like the interior. What initially got my attention was the exterior styling. I still find myself smiling when I'm walking across a parking lot toward it. The transmission is smooth. The fit and finish are superb. There's very little not to like about this car

Suggested Improvements

If you wear polarized sunglasses, don't even bother looking at the radio, because you won't be able to see it. I'm not a fan of the idiot warning system. On the 1st cold day of year, the tire pressure warning light comes on. I check the tires. Not low. Fill to max and reset the system. Pain!

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Ultimate Driving Machine!

Written by: Basha on 06/08/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have always dreamed about owning a BMW and I did! The way this car drives is amazing! It makes u feel u wanna keep driving it all day! I put 7,000 miles in less than 4 months! I just can't stop driving it! The design, the handling, the luxury, the comfort.. I would recommend it for anyone...

Favorite Features

Power, cruise Control Folding Mirrors in Premium Package

Suggested Improvements

Cooled Seats

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The Ultimate driving machine

Written by: jbmw3 on 06/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my 4th 3-series, and I should have done more research. When AC is on, the engine does not feel as smooth as it should when stopped at a red light. Driving at speeds of 40 miles per hour, you can hear high pitch sound. The run flat tires are a good idea, but makes the ride feel more stiff, tires wear out quicker than regular tires, and the tires cost about 150 dollars more per tire. Gasoline requirement is recommended 93 top tier gasoline. One interesting thing I noticed is that if their are no error codes during the diagnostic testing, you can forget about BMW looking into it. The part has to break down.

Favorite Features

NAV, play DVD movies while in park, HD AM/FM radio.

Suggested Improvements

A car at this price should be more refined.

8 out 10 people found this review helpful

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