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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Wow

JScott, 11/29/2008
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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The 2009 BMW 335i is even more fun than my previous 2006 BMW 330i. I had a great experience with my previous 330i and didn't think there was much room for improvement. The 2009 335i takes an already near perfect design and adds just a little more in a lot of area. The engine is something you just have to experience by driving the car. Great power at all speeds and seems to beg to be driven harder. The handling is great in the curves. The new iDrive is fantastic. This is not the sluggish iDrive system of the past. If you are into tech toys and can operate a modern cell phone you will love the new iDrive. If you like performance cars go test drive one. Just be prepared to want one.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Still the Best

Rags, 06/24/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Excellent machine! Is a pleasure to sit in and drive. Very good balance between comfort and power and handles like a dream.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First Impressions

Henry P, 06/24/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This car is very comfortable (I'm 6ft 2in), feels solid and inspires confidence. I haven't driven it much @ high speeds, mainly around town. I wanted a 6sp manual, but would have had to order it from the factory, so I got auto which came with sport drive & paddle shifters, which I enjoy. I'm only getting about 15 mpg in city driving altho I usually keep transmission in reg drive. I have the sport seats which give great lateral support & are very comfortable. Only issue is with the run-flat tires; I tested the cold tire pressure & one of the front tires was @ 40 psi; mfg recommends 32 psi front, but when I let out air to get to 32 psi in the tire, I got a low pressure warning per the TPM.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great looks with muscle to back it up

swiz454, 02/16/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Blk/blk auto w/sport package. This car is fast. It pulls hard like a V8 and has a great engine note. Since my previous cars were manuals I was hesitant getting the auto but with the sport mode it holds the gear longer & you can run it to redline. I like this a lot mostly coming out of a turn - you're always in the right gear. The new iDrive is light years better than the previous version. The car is an excellent mix of daily driver & rocket. I catch myself doing 90+MPH on the hwy, feels like 50 mph. It has all the latest technology anyone could need (bluetooth w/phone import, GPS w/lrg scrn, itune integration).

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4.25 out of 5 stars

ONE Whiny BMW 328i

SpencerB, 07/08/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Overall car is fun to drive, the performance is what you would expect from a BMW car. The appointments in the car are first class, but there is one thing that I see lately, which has frustrated me, and many other people on the Bimmerfest forum's...that is a terrible whining noise coming from the transmission or differential....drives people crazy !!! I seen the same issue now on 5 Series and 7 Series cars, and BMW doesn't seem to care about this, but it totally frustrates many people that have spent a lot of CASH!!!

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