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Great car
Matthew, 09/04/2019
2008 BMW 3 Series 335xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 2008 335ix 4door since 2010. 110,00 miles. Dinan upgraded intake, exhaust and computer. I even ran her on the track once - flat out at over 150mph, slid through the curves like an Olympic skier! Always runs great, minimal maintenance but for the basics: water pump, coils, brakes, shocks. I’ve owned other BMWs, Porsche, Mustang and Mercedes and this is the best of them all.
Reliable! Sporty! Luxury and low prices right now
Finesse God, 08/22/2020
2008 BMW 3 Series 328xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2008 328xi pearl white with chocolate interior in June 2020 and it is now August 22nd. I have not had 1 problem. I drove it from Pittsburgh to ocean city Maryland the first day i bought it and 0 problems. I have put over 4 thousand miles on in in the few months i had it. I bought the car for $7,500 with only 65,000 miles on it. Don’t tell the police on me but i went 130 mph on the highway down to ocean city just to see how fast it could go... perfect handling around sharp corners. I can’t wait to see how it drives in the winter time with AWD. very luxurious and sporty... 1 thing u don’t like is the cup holders..... they suck. I love everything else so i guess that makes up for it.
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2008 328xi Wagon, blown transmission avoid!!
Steve, 01/16/2022
updated 01/24/2023
2008 BMW 3 Series 328xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought one of these cars in 2020 as daily driver. It had 119k miles when i bought it. 13 months later, It had pretty significant oil leaks, the whole engine was covered in oil by 126k miles. The interior had a burning oil smell. Around 124k miles the transmission started slipping by 126k miles the transmission was completely blown. Do yourself a favor and completely avoid this car.
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An engine with a drop top to go with it
Hoo pics, 07/28/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Wanted a convertible; got a rocket ship without a roof. The 305 hp engine mated with a 6 speed ZF auto trany is a masterwork -- smooth power and precise shifts in all situations. The 3-part roof is a miracle of modern engineering; owning it out of warranty would scare me (est $20k+ repl. cost). My biggest gripe on the roof is it leaks in pressure car washes; even so it is dry in rain and quiet on the road. Sound system is ok, and clear even with the top down. The standard (non-sport) seats are excellent, with fantastic seat heaters. Gripes: car without sport package is mushy in the corners. Run flat tires are a stupid joke. Interior fit/finish not great. A/C weakish. 16 mpg city.
BMW it is!!
AutoEngineer, 06/13/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was considering the following cars Accord V6, Lexus IS 250, Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and the BMW 328i. I'm an engineer by profession and have studied these cars extensively. My suggestion to anyone that is looking for a performance oriented car looking to purchase one, don't go by the bhp, rather look for torque and the rpm it is generated at. No regrets buying the BMW, its immaculate. No wonder it is the benchmark of its segment. Rear wheel drive gives a great sporty feel, avoid the all wheel drive. If you want AWD, buy the Audi. The quattro is far better than the xi models of BMW. BMW's got amazing gear ratios, an engine that responds at cruising rpm to accelerations and it sure turns heads!