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4.88 out of 5 stars

A True 4 door sport car!!

rmorin1249, 04/27/2011
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have been driving BMWs for over 30 years and when the 335d was released I waited for a couple years and then pulled the trigger. I couldn't be more pleased. I use this car as a daily driver on a 60 mile round trip commute. I am averaging between 32 and 34 mpg. The acceleration is on par with my 335i convertible but the low end torque is awesome. The car handles very well and does provide comfortable seating for 4 adults. My wife cannot believe it is a diesel. There is almost no diesel noise inside the car except at idle with the radio and HVAC off. At highway speeds you would never know you are driving a diesel. There is absolutely no smoke and no smell. Awesome car!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

VROOM!

DieselNorthernNJ, 11/06/2010
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I'm a car junkie. Been through 4 cars in the past 3 years. 07 328xi, 09 328i manual (CPO), 09 G37x (the 328i manual annoyed me - radio was whacked out without a fix supposedly, so tried Japanese) and now 09 CPO 335d. I missed the engineering of a BMW and when I saw this 335d CPO, I had to try it. The itch hit me after the test drive and I bought it. The car is incredible. Power and efficiency amazing. Low end torque so fun, but it's even better to go 60 mph and then floor it. Gets to 100 mph in a snap. Hitting the turns and winding roads feels so much better in this car than the G37X. Getting about 32 mpg in mixed driving. The engine growl - a muscle car in disguise!

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1 out of 5 stars

BMW 335D performance

Vi Co, 09/16/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

directly after the expiry of manufacturer's warranty, the turbos failed. They fail unexpectedly so, if I am on the road, the car will suddenly lose turbo power, and, despite engine revs rising, nothing speeds the car over 40 mph. The car has spent more time and I have spent more money in repair shops than I spent on a smaller car I have as well, which runs flawlessly. I had believed that, after having spent a small fortune purchasing this car, I would not need extended warranty, but I was wrong! The help I received from Bavarian was no help at all. I was offered a $1000 discount on my next purchase of a Beamer! I wanted to have some diagnosis, but all the diagnostics have been steadily repaired and the same problem recurs. I wonder if the car was made to run in cooler weather, as it runs hot and may have caused damage to the diagnostics in the computer, which is the more expensive one to replace

Safety
2 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Second time lucky

big kev, 12/28/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my second 3 series - the first was 2007 335i and for some reason this 'update' is a much better car. I have 16" wheels with 205/50 tires deliberately avoiding low profiles and the ride is very comfortable, and handling is fine (runflat smash and crash is gone!) I find The car more comfortable than the 5 series and traded my 2008 Audi A4, which I liked a lot but the Beema is much smoother and more 'refined' - especially the diesel engine. Hated the old 3 series mainly because of the high fuel bills and the horrible ride - love this one; mainly because of the improved ride due to non low profile runflats and Continental tires rather than Bridgestone which were awful.

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5 out of 5 stars

335D when can I drive it again

erick335, 10/19/2010
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

My wife and I purchased a fully loaded used 335d. We have almost every option but most importantly we have the sport suspension. The car is amazing in every aspect. We are coming out of a 2006 Is350. The Is350 was a little faster but not nearly as fun to drive. We have gotten 38-39mpg on the hwy @75-80 mph. The car is problem free unlike the 335i. I know the 335i is faster but for $300 dollars you can chip the 335d. The best part of the experience is seeing other driver faces, as your putting diesel in the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

335d 2009 Great Car

MJ, 01/17/2010
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

If any one is looking for a 335 BMW. Take a close look at the 335d. It is very fast, 425 lbs ft. of torque and 265 hp. It to me feels much faster than the 335i in normal around town driving. I now have just about 7000 miles on it. No problems at all. I also have a lexus for my wife. The reliability is the same both, great. However the big plus is the mileage. I get 30 mpg around town and 39 on the highway . The 335i cannot do that. There is no diesel smell or smoke ever. Diesel fuel cost is at or just below high test in Northern Va.

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5 out of 5 stars

Power performance & mileage in a Bimmer

Nyurkt, 12/04/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We Absolutely LOVE this vehicle awesome power, mileage & fuel economy even if driven hard love the exhaust note drives handles feels and sounds great. This is a true drivers car second Bimmer for the family and I'm sure many more to come. Traded in our Accord Ex-V6 great car but the mileage was not up to par for HONDA, now we get awesome performance & braking as well as excellent fuel economy.

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5 out of 5 stars

INCREDIBLE!

BMW Enthusiast, 12/30/2008
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's about time that the U.S. gets the german performance diesels! This car is absolutely a blast to drive and the 425ft lbs of torque is felt very easily in your seat. The exhaust pipes are so clean it looks like one can eat off of them. Anyone who test drives this car will not be disappointed. Most simply put..this is an awesome car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

tootakky, 05/12/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great car. I researched MBZ first, having driven 240Ds for 20 years. This car is powerful, handy, and responsive. Mercedes lost out with half the fuel economy and much higher prices for diesel models.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my 335D!!

Pat in Connecticut, 06/17/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Much better than I expected in both performance and mileage. I am averaging 42HW and 29 City for a combined 33.6 mpg ave. The performance is unreal and I'm very happy with my purchase.

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5 out of 5 stars

Worth the wait!

ncdriver, 07/27/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My husband and I wanted to buy a fuel efficient car that was safe and fun to drive. Finally the BMW brought the diesels to the US! Once we test drove this car - we both fell for it. This car is a blast to drive and very comfortable. My husband commutes in it the most and we always take the BMW 335d on weekends. We even plan to take it on the next family road trip. Our kids (one booster, one car seat) fit fine in the back seat and we can fit two medium suitcases in the trunk, plus a few more things. Hope they offer the manual option and the Wagon in the future.

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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

kaiyer, 08/10/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just purchased it. Torque if fantastic. Best when merging into the highway. Cabin ergonomics are top rated. The whole family loved it.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's all good

M, 08/27/2009
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

First time BMW owner and just got my 335D. Everything I hoped for came true. The look and feel of a world class car with the mileage of an economy car. The power is outstanding and the ride is so effortless that you can't tell how fast you are going. One issue is the cupholders...seems like with all the engineering prowess of BMW a suitable solution could be put in place.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nav

jack, 09/09/2010
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I drove from CA to OR last month. After a 4 hrs drive, I stopped and refueled. and the nav just kept restarting itself again and again, the idrive was unable to function. luckily i got some paper maps or else. Other than that, it was fun to drive..

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