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First BMW. Now, I am flying, not driving
Yves, 08/07/2010
2010 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car (BMW 328i 6AM) is a driver's dream. I had an Acura TSX before: good car, but it was boring. I know, I should have bought a manual transmission(none were available), but the automatic transmission is excellent (I love the 'Sport' position). I like the size of this car: small enough to be fun to drive, large enough to carry large suitcases and 3~4 passengers. The audio system would be below average in a $15k car! Buy the upgrade or get the speakers replaced (not easily done, though).
Okay, not great!
Ron, 03/15/2010
2010 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Cabin is very quiet and comfortable. Acceleration and handling are good. Some people have trouble entering because of low overhead. Windshield sticker warns run flat tires get about 20 miles - expensive. Requires premium gas, but regular seems to run OK. Cabin interior storage is terrible. Owners materials & CD's have to store in trunk. Speedometer is about 4 mph too fast.
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Nice car with some issues
---, 10/31/2010
2010 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Nice car with lots of delightful features (especially with the almost fully loaded car). There have been a lot of complaints about the run flat tires. They are noisy and makes the car handle poorly. A great car has been a bit handicapped because of this choice by BMW which maybe should be offered as an option to buyers. Note that runflats are not installed on BMW's pure sport M3 model. This shows you what BMW themselves think about runflat tires. The base audio system is also very poor IMO. But there are tons of details and safety features that one should not overlook and other than the nitpicks above this is an awesome car. There is a reason why this is very popular in this segment
Fun to drive when it was in my possession
Todd, 11/23/2015
2010 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
Repair shops have had "ownership" of this vehicle an estimated 6 months of my 3.5 years of ownership. I put $2800 into turbo purchase, $1500 into labor then a new turbo blew so another $1500 for labor since the subframe had to be dropped again to install the new turbo. For what the car is worth I've had turbos replace, replaced the valve cover myself due to pcv crack, injectors replaced, fuel pump replaced so I've spent almost half of the cars worth in repairs!!!!!!. Maintenance wise just a nightmare, but a fun car to drive.
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An unmatched car - when properly maintained
E90N52, 10/10/2022
updated 04/16/2025
2010 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 2009-2011 BMW 328i is the last great 3 series. These cars carried on the defining features of prior generations of the 3, while also being a handsome modern BMW. Between the straight 6 engine, firm ride, sharp handling, and perfect steering feel, the 328i is a true "driver's car." These features went away in the next generation, introduced for the 2012 model year. The 328i has just the right amount of power - plenty for getting up to speed and passing on the highway, but you can also go through the gears without reaching illegal speeds. My car is an AWD model which adds some weight, it is still a quick car, not necessarily fast though. Styling has held up great after 12+ years. The revisions that came in 2009 modernized the 3's design, and it does not look its age. Build quality is very good, and the interior is well thought out. I do not have the optional navigation system, and prefer the simplicity of not having it. This completes the analog driving experience. While one can buy a 2009-11 328i for a fraction of its original sticker price, these cars perform best when maintained like a $40,000 car. Keep up with all fluid changes, know the common spots for oil leaks (valve cover, oil filter housing, oil pan), and make sure the cooling system is in good shape. If maintenance and repairs are done proactively, the N52 engine is extremely dependable. I do not hesitate to drive mine anywhere. Parts aren't cheap like American or Japanese cars, but you are paying for the driving experience. BMW, or any other brand for that matter, will never make a car like this again. Get one while they're still plentiful! Update 4/2024: I still look forward to driving my 328 each day. While I've had some expensive maintenance in the past year, the cost is worth it to me. It's never stranded me and nothing newer drives quite like the E90 chassis. I don't plan to get rid of it anytime soon, especially now that I've addressed so many trouble spots. These cars are certainly becoming less common on the road. Update 4/2025: Still own the car and it's never left me stranded. However, the expensive repairs have persisted. Even though I've done so much work to the car, it continues to have issues. Most are annoyances, not items impairing drivability. At 15+ years old, they're getting harder for a regular person to use daily; it is both a time and financial commitment to keep them operating in like-new condition.
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