Used 2011 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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The most fun you can have with four wheels
gruderian, 05/22/2011
2011 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is almost the perfect driving machine. It is the first car since my new 1970 modified Corvette I actually take out for a drive just for the fun of it. This car is engineering perfection. Easy to drive under any conditions and easy to live with on a day by day basis. Gets unbelievable gas mileage for what it is: 19.2, all city, break-in, stop and go dirving; 24, combined, varying rpm 2000 to 4000 for break-in. Seats are more comfortable by a long shot than those in my 2008 550i. Heater/ air conditioner works much better that 550i. No I-drive, a vast improvement. The drive by wire is a vast improvement over the 550i which always reminded me control was a request, not an order.
Fun but better can be had at this price
Mark, 05/20/2017
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
The front seats are comfortable. The rear lacks leg room and just OK for 2. Extremely uncomfortable for 3. Great engine. Reliability could be better. Interior materials are cheap and constantly need repair. Exterior rubber trim dry rots quickly, especially those around the windows. Other, better luxury cars are available in this price range.
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Great old school BMW
Steve S, 11/22/2020
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have 150,000 miles on this car now. Bought it as a 22,000 mile CPO in 2013. It is the 328 xdrive, with the inline 6 base engine and hydraulic steering, and no IDrive. It came with run flats and without suspension tuning to compensate. So I installed non-run flats. Problem solved. It has been a very good car. Lots of long road trips and commuting through good weather and bad. The only thing I would have done different is change the fluids more often than recommended. Transfer case went out at about 138,000 miles. The only other major issue was the AC compressor. There were other minor issues, but nothing of consequence. Otherwise, it has been a phenomenal car.
Great to Look At
Ingrid, 07/05/2017
updated 01/05/2018
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Read the Carfax. Under 50000 miles this 328i 3 series convertible hard top, needed a fuel pump and console. The most uncomfortable seat on trips over say 4 hours for what it is. The design is beautiful but if it is going to have these issues under 50,000 miles forget it. I have to say, I will go back to the Honda/Acura. Bumper to bumper warranties up to 100,000 miles. AT 70000 miles the radio went out which is connected to all the alarms. Brakes were at 5 mm and the dash icon came on and dealer says it will not go out until all is fixed. $4000.00 dollars and they have had my car over 7 days. BMW dealer in Mobile Al says they got a "bad radio" and had to send for another. No loaner cars available to get to work. I will never go back to this dealer. On the recall I received notice from BMW that parts were in for those Takata air bags and the gal making appointments was reading from a script that they didn't have parts. I wound up going to Mississippi to get it fixed Needing repairs so early on the vehicle and having to deal with poorly managed dealership has made my taste for BMW bitter.
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2011 3 Series Rocks
Jim, 05/12/2016
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
Car is awesome all around. From performance to design, I love it. I think that the new BMW's design is lacking compared to the 2011. My nav is built into dash, everything flows, just clean lines. Performance is awesome, super fast and great handling. I have owned car for 5 years now and zero repairs, just routine care, nothing else. I would recommend this to anyone. I also got the extended warranty so I pay zero for maintenance. I would go with older BMW over new just due to design, I think the new ones look ugly compared to past years. Resale is great, my car holds value better than most.
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