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5 out of 5 stars

Still impressed

Bill Botz, 11/07/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Purchase went smooth, did my homework, knew what i wanted. The most impressive thing about the car is the immediate torque gratification, and the amount of thought they put into the engineering aspects of the car - every aspect. I have still yet to find anything I dislike about the design and it has been 6 months! I absolutely love everything about it. One of those purchases that works out be more satisfying than anticipated long after. Not a cheap car, but a bargain for what you get.

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3 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive, but expensive to own

Dave, 06/05/2019
updated 06/07/2021
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful

The car is truly the Ultimate Driving Machine. Fast, handles like it’s on rails, great steering feedback, just fun to drive. However, it is expensive to maintain. The car was very reliable up to 90,000 miles. After that it started to fall apart. The repairs and maintenance are extremely expensive. Last year I spent an average of $310 a month in repairs and maintence.

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Convertible

jdcowboy, 12/02/2007
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

08 335i convertible, auto, nav, sirius, premium, back up sensors. Best option on the convertible is the wind blocker. Have had the top down at 105 mph and not had papers on the front seat move! Keeps the interior warm with the heat on at 50 degrees. Top is cool, seat heaters are actually too powerful. IDrive works fine, in some cases better than wife's Lexus system. Power is incredible. 20 mph in mixed driving with a heavy foot. I've had it about a month and put 1700 miles on it. Definitely will buy extended warranty and extended service contract. Traded 02 Lexus for this and am happy. Not as smooth as the Lexus, but I wanted a more sporty ride and more power. Got both and more.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

4th Bmw 2nd Convertible

tnbldr, 05/31/2008
2008 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

After owning 4 previous BMWs including my most recent, a fully loaded 06 530i, I was a bit hesitant in going back to a 3 series. Not any longer! They have substantially upgraded the 3s and with the premium, sport and navi system which I opted for, I do not even remotely miss my 5. This car has so much power and is extremely fun to drive! I love it! The retractable hardtop is a show stopper everywhere I go. Even with the top up, the car is amazing. Very quiet while driving, even at interstate speed! My only complaint is the exhaust note. It sort of sounds like one of the cars from "The Fast and Furious." Not exactly the sound I expected from a luxury convertible.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

John B, 10/20/2007
2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I recently traded in my 2006 325i sedan for the 2008 328i coupe. The difference between the 2 cars is night and day. With the addition of the sport package (upgrade) and the newly upgraded runflat tires for 08 models, the car drives 100% better than my 06 sedan. This car is truly fun to drive and I can't really see the need to spend the extra $8,000 for the 335i. You won't be disappointed!

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