Used 2010 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
2010 BMW 3 Series Diesel 335d Sedan (3.06L 6cyl Turbo diesel )
After searched and compared so many times amount Mercedes E, Lexus GS, ES and BMW, finally I bought this 2010 BMW 3 Series Diesel 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo diesel 6A). on January 23, 2010. I have driven this car for less than one year, but I am not so lucky as I expect, I have a lot of trouble for this car, I have send back to dealer for 4 times already for service. First I got vehicle indicating the refill diesel exhaust fluid as soon as possible warning on 5440 mileage. And refilled diesel exhaust fluid on 7/28/2010. Second time was Recheck and program control at 5768 mileage on 8/4/2010. Thirded time was vehicle indicating check engine soon light on, at 7747 mileage on 10/4/2010, this time the car stayed at dealer service for five days. Fourth time was break and DSC malfunction light on, this was after big snow on 2/27 at New Jersey, at mileage 10560. The appointment will be on January 7, 2011. right now I dont know how long the car will stay there. This is worst car I never have before, I had Toyota Cressda 1980, Toyota Celica 1990, Nissan Maxima SE 2000, and Mercedes Benz C230, 2003, in my family, but no one has these so many problems, and all problems are electronic problem, not mechanics, I dont know how BMW did the quality control for this car? When you drive a trouble car, you fell yourself sick, and uncomfortably, you did not get fun for driving. I am still wandering is this qualify for the New jersey LEMON LAW? This car is fuel economy which goes 36 mpg on high way and 32 on local. I have no complain on driving and handling.
Simply amazing efficiency & performance
The performance of this vehicle in light of the fuel economy is almost impossible to believe. I hope BMW continues to bring clean diesel technology to the U.S. in such wonderful combinations of efficiency and driving excitement. A diesel in the 1 series and the updated X3 which is coming next year would be great additions. The interior is understated, elegant and well-constructed. My only regret is not having the sports package with the sports seats. With the eco-credit and tax incentives, this car is a terrific value. I will save $6000 in fuel and maintenance over any other competitive performance vehicle during the next four years.
A sign of things to come
This is my first new car. Just leased at Devon Hill BMW. Everyone at the dealer was fantastic. They made me feel that my purchase (or lease) really mattered to them! Now onto the car. Simply perfect for my needs. 25 year old male. I love technology, so the premium and navigation package were a must. I was skeptical about the infamous i-drive system. But I found the new version to be perfectly fine to operate. I almost prefer it to touch screens now because it keeps my arm in a comfortable position. The fit and finish on the car are amazing. I test drove Acura's, Honda's, Ford's, and sat in an Infiniti. My 3 feels like a more expensive car.
Awesome Diesel
Quiet, fast and stays on the road like glue, and effortlessly goes where you aim it. This car will destroy any negative ideas one might have of a diesel powered auto. Instant response and no turbo lag thanks to two computer controlled turbos - a small one at low RPM and a larger one at higher RPM. Ride is firm but not hard, and suspension is comfortably competent.
Love 3 Series 6cyl AWD Manual Models
I’ve owned: 97 Z3 98 323i 99 328i - Lott’s of torque, easy to lose your backend. 06 325ix - Not enough power 07 328ix - Awesome 10 328i Xdrive- Love it I will always buy a used 3 series. Great ride, fun as hell to drive, handles very well (xdrives), feels like one piece of steel. Since I’ve never had a bigger engine than the inline 6, I must say the power is great. Not excellent, but great. I must be honest, I beat the hell out of my Bimmers. Strong accelerating, sudden breaking, red lining, dropping the hammer, down shifting hard. The car takes it with grace. I’ve owned, I.e. 85 Maserati BiTurbo, 98 Honda Prelude SI, Nissan Altima, 07 BMW 530i, 02 Lincoln LS, 99 Mercedes C230 Kompressor, 12 Mercedes C300 Sport, 10 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 T, (Favorite). Moving forward, a 3 series is the way to go. Stylish, sporty, fun to drive, safe, elegant, strong, and great performance. Only draw-back is the cost of things when “whatever” breaks. Every time a light comes on the dash, get ready for a beating when the bill comes. It’s not a Honda though. They are reliable in regard to major systems. It’s the small stuff that can be a pain. Driving a 3 series is an experience. Everyone whose driven my cars has always “LOVED” driving them. I’ve never had the same, consistent feedback from my other cars. If you haven’t driven one, you must. Push it. You will know what I’m trying to articulate here. You can drive a V.I.P while wearing an Armani suit or drive like hell on curvy roads in mid July, at night, windows down, music up, torn jeans, and you’ll get addicted.
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