Used 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive Hatchback Review
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Best car I've ever bought.
maugha, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 05/21/2014
2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I've read professional reviews that say this car is extremely ugly and I have to disagree.
It's exterior design looks both class and sporty at the same time.
Back seat leg space was important as I have four college age children.
This has as much room as the 7 series.
I needed cargo space as I transport kids to/from their schools with all their dorm needs.
There is plenty of room for … all their stuff.
In addition, I am disabled and love how easy it is to close the hatch and pull down the back seats for additional cargo space.
I had a 2007 525i with an inline six-cylinder engine.
I now have the four cylinder and it has more power than my 525i, making is amazingly fun to drive.
Hits and some misses
smoothwhite, Crawfordsville, IN, 05/06/2014
2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I live intown in a big city with 2 little kids. Was looking for a small sedan after I dumped the 2008 X5, since the wife just got a Subaru Outback.
Was leaning towards getting a 3 Series when I came across the GT. Little known fact:
The GT was a best seller chassis for the upscale china market for people who wanted to be chauffeured around. This need gives the GT 3-4 inches longer … wheelbase than the standard sedan.
Hence, the backseat is the size of a 5 series. Absolutely huge. Great for a family.
Only issues I have had:
1-Sunroof broke after 3 weeks. Software fix.
2-Backup sensor broke-Replaced
3-Steering wheel off center
Other than those (I leased so I don't care!)
BMW 3 Series with tons of useful space
Jack Oakley, Whitehall, PA, 08/31/2016
2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
My previous 4 cars have been BMW 3 Series. All certified preowned with under 40K miles. All were lease returns. I enjoy driving the 3 series, but I wanted more trunk space and a larger back seat. I drive between 35k and 45k miles per year. Daily commute is 142 miles. My last 3 series had reached 150K miles, the time I start looking for a replacement. A friend purchased a 328 Grand … Truismo - I was immediately impressed by the space. 3 adults fit very comfortably in the back seat and the cargo area is big, hatch makes loading very easy. I have owned the GT for one month. Very comfortable, it's based on the 3 series BMW makes for the China Market - I was told, wealthy individuals in China prefer to have a driver, so BMW needed to make the 3 series longer and wider to provide a larger back seat. This setup works perfectly in the GT. I am 6'1", perfectly comfortable in the driver seat. The longer wheelbase lends itself to a smoother ride. I really enjoy driving this car, I have the SPORT edition: Blacked out trim, black leather interior, red stitching, brushed aluminum replaces wood on the interior, gray-smoke 18" wheels, sport wheel with paddle shifters. Great highway ride, above average power, 32MPG HWY. Only complaint - larger blind spot. GT has a lower resale than 3 series sedan. So first owner takes the initial loss - Vehicle was $53,800 in 2014 - My purchase with 36K miles and certified preowned from BMW was $29,150. If you like the 3 series, but want more useful cargo space and a larger back seat then take a look at the GT.
Great Functional Car
iserum, Farmington, MI, 02/21/2015
2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
It is a functional Car, replaced a X3 with this vehicle, this is by no means or close to a 3 series drive, 3 series owner will be disappointed with this car, in my opinion BMW should have not named it in 3 series, we got this cars for leg room in back and good storage in trunk and to keep the car feel of drive, it is better than SUV with low CG, hence low chance of roll over as compared … to SUV, this is our 6 or 7th BMW so most of the cabin amenities or lack of it we are familiar with, the car does not drive like 3 series at all, it is softer ride even with M sports package.
i rate it higher for its practicality for my family.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 328i xDrive Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Distinctive hatchback body style makes it easy to load bulky items
- Pro:upscale interior with straightforward controls and plenty of rear-seat legroom
- Pro:strong and fuel-efficient engines
- Pro:standard all-wheel drive.
- Con:Less cargo capacity than most crossover SUVs
- Con:lacks the handling precision of other 3 Series models
- Con:engine auto stop-start can be an annoyance
- Con:nobody is going say to you: "What a beautiful BMW you have!"
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