2009 BMW 3 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 3-Series 2005 and earlier

2002 BMW engine fire (fatal)

Written by: wolrag42 on Nov 15, 2009 07:10 PM

I lost my 21 yr old son July 2009 when he fell asleep in our 2002 BMW 330 with the engine running. The car caught fire after idling for one hour. Investigation showed cooling fan failure. I read that 2001 3-series had same problem with massive recall. Anyone heard of same problems with 2002 cars? BMW refusing at accepting any blame or taking corrective actions. Do ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

How is BMW servcie loaner car?

Written by: mikerock on Nov 10, 2009 10:19 PM

Some dealer are trying to get me a 2009 328i with less than 10k miles on it. Anyone has experience with those cars, they do have maintenance and warranty for another three years though. Read More...

2009 328i sedan price in So Cal?

Written by: howiefromsocal on Nov 10, 2009 07:42 PM

Hi. I am looking at an '09 328i sedan with automatic, premium pkg, heated seats and ipod/usb. MSRP is $40,000, invoice $36,865. Carsdirect can get me for $35,340 in so cal with 2.9% BMWFS financing. Is this a good deal? People seem to have been posting better deals in October?!? Where can I get a better deal? I went to one BMW dealer and told him I wanted below $35,340 ... Read More...

Re: 2009 335i Sedan [davidk12]

Written by: flyingpig5 on Oct 31, 2009 08:12 PM

I am hesitating between a new 328XI or a 2007 CPO one. But I am not worrying about BMW's promotion ended this week. IMHO: 1. Oct's promotion is obviously better than Sep; 2. Nov & Dec are typically slow months for car dealers; 3. The most important one: we are still in a severe recession (I'd rather say it's a depression level recession). Don't believe the hype in media. ... Read More...

2009 335i Sedan

Written by: timho on Oct 30, 2009 02:53 PM

Got a brand new 335i sedan last weekend: Space Gray with Black Leatherette, Automatic, Sport Package, BMW Assist/Bluetooth, and iPod interface. MSRP is $46400 and got it for $40200 OTD without using 0.9%. With 9.25% tax rate and title, essentially it's about $10k off MSRP! Apparently dealers are clearing them out at the moment and all the cashbacks from BMW ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

Re: Will BMW get rid of RFT's? [aldubya]

Written by: highlandpete on Sep 10, 2009 03:49 AM

RFTs forever? Read this..... Bridgestone "3G" Third generation run-flats. I'm sure BMW will fall in love with Bridgestone once again. ;) http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/06/reviewed-bridgestone-3g-rft-tires-taking-the-- shock-out-of-run/ I'm in contact with a Bridgestione field engineer for comments on use in the UK. HighlandPete Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Purchased a 2009 BMW 335i [larsun]

Written by: michaelnhl on Oct 27, 2009 08:26 PM

Looking to buy 335 i manual.I know about $ 4500 credit from BMW.What is $1260 is about ? And why they discriminate against manual trasmition. Read More...

Re: Purchased a 2009 BMW 335i [larsun]

Written by: bmwjli777 on Oct 27, 2009 00:07 PM

Thanks. I am working on 328i (2009), dealer said they can not give me incentive for 1260+3500, they can only give me either 1260 or 3500. but if $3500, 0.9% will not apply to it, I have to go with my own car loaner or cash pay. Is that a good deal if I pay TMV $ - 3500 price for a 2009 328i? thanks a lot! Read More...

BMW 335i 2007+

Think again before buying cars at Ralley BMW in Long Island

Written by: bmwhater on Oct 27, 2009 08:18 AM

I bought a BMW 335I in Ralley BMW last year in August. It was a display model. Only 6000 miles. Last Sunday, i parked my car in front of my friend's house in the center of the road. After i returned to the car and put the key in the inginition, the car was not able to start. Even though we jump start the car, it was still not working. I contacted with BMW 24 hour road service, ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Purchased a 2009 BMW 335i [bmwjli777]

Written by: larsun on Oct 26, 2009 06:55 PM

I don't think that one can combine the $4500 credit with the .9% financing, but $1260 will be given regardless unless you buy a manual. Read More...