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Used 2009 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

This car rox!

medic, 04/08/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car is fast as heck. Haven't run into a car capable of keeping up with it yet. The handling is great especially with the Premium Sports package. This car is definitely a recommended best buy. It's lots of bang for your buck and a good eye catching conversation piece.

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4 out of 5 stars

Test drive carefully

Ben, 08/07/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The whining noise (transmission?) is totally out of character for a luxury car. Dealer insists it's normal. I don't believe it...it's driving me crazy. Be sure to test drive before you buy and listen carefully for the whine.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

All Good

Thomas, 10/13/2008
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Just picked up the 335i Friday and I've been having a blast driving it. There isn't much to complain about with this car it is what I expected with a little bit more. Great car!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good performer, questionable reliability

Jason, 01/01/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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After test driving several makes and models, I bought the 335i xDrive with the sports package and nav. The car has been in the shop for approximately 2 of the 6 weeks that I have owned the car... so far (issues with a coolant pump). Car drives well on dry road but during our recent snow storm, the car had poor traction despite xDrive and the car slips and slides with the slightest braking. Most likely due to the tires that come with the Sports package. When I drove the 328xi loaner car, while my car was in the shop, it drove well in the snow. Overall, a good looking sleek car with good performance and features.

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5 out of 5 stars

Jet without wings

arjay1, 08/07/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
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Had the the car for about 3 weeks now. Having too much fun. I never thought I'd be driving a diesel. Diesel smell gives me a headache but this car does not have it. The exhaust pipes are still so shiny even after 1250 miles of driving. Have to buy a good radar detector to help reduce the chance of getting tickets. Car goes to 50 mph too fast and without much effort. Run flat tires not much of a bother.

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