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4.88 out of 5 stars

After 3 years of ownership

AD from LA, 04/04/2010
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I purchased this car in early 2008 and still look back every time I walk away from it. I have a white 328 coupe optioned with auto transmission, sports package, and ipod connections so it's pretty bare bones. Over the years I've received numerous comments and I think the design is classic BMW. I didn't test drive other competing cars and after renting the Benz, Lexus, and Infiniti I don't regret the purchase at all. The overall interior build quality, telepathic steering, excellent handling, and covered warranty/maintenance make this an excellent purchase. After almost three years, I've made a few visits to the dealer to fix interior trims (all covered by warranty), nothing mechanical.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Avoid the iDrive

Lex Anderson, 05/21/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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My new 08 335i is is all BMW promised that it would be in the performance area, however, the Rubiconian iDrive that no one seems to like is frustrating at best. This sadistic torture device should be put in a museum of failed technology.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

More perfromance, less luxury

Chris, 05/05/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Great car. Bought premium, sport, and nav packages. Didn't really want iPod kit or xenon headlights but love that I got them. Wanted iDrive more for computer control of functions than for GPS but like the GPS capability, especially searching for nearby businesses. More sport than others I considered, such as Merc-300 sport, Audi A4 & A6. You will feel the road, corners and bumps so if you drive bad roads take that into consideration. Corners great and acceleration is plenty for most. Standard sound system is great for my non-audiofile ears.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Sig, 10/23/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I ordered the car. It has all the upgrades except iPod and nav system, instead I use a Garmin. Acceleration is fantastic, in any gear, any speed. On a recent 2,850 mile trip I averaged between 26.7 to 31.5mpg combined driving with hitting 115 mph occasionally. No problem with the run flats. Handling is superb. I had always wanted a Porsche, not anymore. This is all the car I want and need. Love the free maintenance for 4yrs/50000 miles, but 5 yrs/60000 miles would be even better. Have no complaints at all.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BMW 335 Conv is second to none

Joe, 12/24/2007
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Early christmas present!! Dealer and car came through and it's a blast driving around this piece of art. The engine, the automatic; everything works 100%. Amazed by BMW's ability to make a high performance car packed into this sculpture of a car. Am a manual kind of guy but having tried the pedal shifting automatic had to go with it. Lightning fast!!

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