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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW is 3 for 3

Paul Schroeder, 06/24/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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We just picked this car up two days ago, and are already in love. It is faster than my Porsche Boxster, and nearly as fast as my '99 Corvette. It is supremely comfortable with great technology gizmos. I have wanted this car since it first came out, and am not disappointed. There is a little body lean, but it is still great for its size and the type of car. We have owned two other BMWs, a Z4 and a 330 convertible, but this is the best by far.

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5 out of 5 stars

Definition of Sports Sedan

vbrunst, 12/03/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Just got the car last week. Traded Porsche Cayenne base model. What a difference! Handling is superb. Very quiet and powerful. Much fun to drive. Superb nav system, easy to use. Bluetooth phone integration is very good and very useful. Have not pushed the car given that it is still being broken in. Pain finish is superb - silver metallic is a great choice. Did not like active steering - seems overly heavy. Glad my car does not have it. Enough road feel as is. car was delivered with two, hopefully, minor defects - driver's side heated seat control does not work and there is rattle around the steering column.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great choice-- love this car

Rees, 06/06/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Recently got a 328i. Test drove A4, TSX, TL, IS250, and G35. Finally decided to test out the 3-series for comparison. I was sold as soon as I took the wheel and stepped on the gas. This car rocks. Looks good, fun to drive, great acceleration.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Driving Sport Sedan - Period

Bryan W, 12/14/2007
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have owned many, and most recently test drove them all - G35, M35, 08 C- Class, TL, Audi A4 (2.0 & 3.2), A3 (3.2), Passat, A6, 530i (2005). Nothing even comes close to the feel of the BMW. If driving enjoyment is your top priority, this is your only choice (save the 5 series, but you'll spend a lot more). All are excellent cars, but the 335i has something extra that you have to drive to experience. No probs for me with the run flat tires

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One Year w/335i sedan

hellenist, 12/06/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Had my sedan for a year. It's my second BMW. The first was a 2002 325i. There is no comparison. I am not sure why I bought a second BMW, since my 325 was below average in reliability. My 2008 has been a pleasant surprise. Not one problem and it really does handle and drive light years better than the 325i. I tested the Audis and G35s but there really was no comparison. And now that gas prices are falling it's even better! No thanks to the hybrids.

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