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Five years and still going
Casper, 10/07/2015
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought this when I was five years younger and it still is a good car. A couple of repairs all under warranty, nothing major. My roof is 99% water proof, only once or twice a few drops of water noted. I use Hoffman car wash, they do not recommend power wash i.e. the brushless type. Back seat is useable for kids and the occasional adult, need to push the front seats forward for the adults. Fueling, use the newer slim pumps, or you will stand there a long time to fuel to max because the auto shut off kicks in frequently. Still get lots of looks when the top is down!
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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 28 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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The Ultimate Driving Machine
Ed, 11/06/2010
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After driving this car I'll never buy anything but a BMW. I see why it's called the ultimate driving machine. This car is such a joy to drive, it's good on gas and has more features than every previous car I've ever owned put together. Every week I would find a new feature I didn't know it had. The salesman should learn more about them, he knew nothing. I could sell this car to anyone that can afford the payment.
Great Car!
heiko1, 01/21/2011
2011 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
335 convertible is a wonderful automobile, fantastic performance and truly amazingly fuel efficient. It is far more comfortable than expected, the idrive with navigation and upgraded stereo is supurb, 8 mgs storage, its a very fine automobile that attracts little attention, which is what I wanted. Fit and finish are superior. BMW's European delivery is a fantastic way to drive the car the way it was meant to be driven, the car is tight and flawless at 120 mph on the autobahn. Car can also handle the potholes of Michigan in style.
great car
tommyycar, 04/13/2011
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just had to report that our 2010 328 convertible averaged 32 MPG driving up and down through the mountains of West Virginia. In addition to being great in every other way, It's an economy car! Who Knew? I will be thrilled if the 2012 X5 I have on the way pleasantly surprises us with this kind of gas mileage.
Do not invest in this vehicle!!
L. Felder, 05/06/2020
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car is beautiful and fun to drive. At 32000 miles the recalls and Mechanical problems began, from coolant leak, heater coil, oil crank case, starter, leaking roof, head light assembly going bad, air bag recall etc. All of this before 100.000 miles
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Topless wheels
Value driver, 09/26/2010
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First time BMW driver. The steering and handing is different from my old Accord, feels heavier and more sure. Best option is the motorized hard top. Driving top down brings a smile to the face and all passengers. I seem to be a favorite designated driver. Found lease too expansive with fees, I was offered a BMW select finance package, with 5 year lease-like payments and a lump sum at the end. Interest 1.9% and no fees.
Terrible Car and Poor Service
dee134, 05/08/2015
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 34 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a BMW convertible because they leak water. BMW Engineers stated it is normal for all convertible tops to leak. They don't disclose this information before you buy it. BMW corporate office has terrible service don't expect a phone call returned to you.
This car continues to take my breath away
The G, 11/23/2021
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It wasn't called the Ultimate Driving Machine for nothing, sports fans. And with the top down, it just doesn't get any better. Will it crush some stooge in a Charger that wants to drag race? Hell if I know, but that isn't what this car is all about -- or what I'm about in my 'advanced' years.
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A Great Compromise
E93 guy, 09/01/2018
2011 BMW 3 Series 335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Advancing age caused me to decide to replace 2 existing Bimmers in my ownership with a single car. The one car was a Z4M with 6 sp. manual, the other was a 335i sedan used as a daily driver. I was finding entry and egress from the "M" becoming more difficult, was tiring of shifting gears myself, and frankly was getting apprehensive of driving such a small car on todays' roads full of distracted SUV drivers. Still, I wanted to retain a convertible and something sportier than a 335i sedan. The 335is fills the bill. It slots nicely between the stock 335i and the M3. The "is" sports a 320hp, twin turbo engine mated to 7 speed double clutch automatic. It sits on 19" tires and a sport suspension. They were only sold in N.A. for 3 years between 2011 and 2013 in coupe and folding hardtop models and thus have some exclusivity.
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Not my color, but...
Drew Donnell, 04/02/2019
2011 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This red hot BMW 335i convertible is outstanding! (23 mpg if you drive it nice too!) Too many great things to say about this car and the dealership (BMW of Gwinnett, salesman is Preston). It's a classic in every sense of the word. Although red isn't my color, it looks phenomenal with the top down! I would recommend this car and dealership to everyone.
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After a 3year lease happy to turn it in
phillydad, 03/30/2014
updated 03/30/2016
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
29 of 59 people found this review helpful
This car is about it's looks and the young feel, when you drive it. Beyond this I am NOT happy at all and will not buy this or any other BMW. Within only 34 month I had to replace 6 tires and repair the wheels twice. The run flat tires are a disaster, unrepairable and they destroy the wheels. Maybe good for the German Autobahn but not for everyday American streets. The navigation and entertainment system is very cumbersome an even after 3 years many functions a mystery to me. The electric works at it's own will like windows rolling up and down without your command. At lease end they will nickel an dime you to make another buck. I have decided to turn to Mercedes Benz....
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The perfect compromise
Sunbimr, 09/01/2019
2011 BMW 3 Series 335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
In 2017, I owned 2 Bimmers: a 2007 Z4M and a 2007 335i sedan. Health issues caused me to consider how difficult it would be for my wife to unload these cars, especially the “M”. I decided to look for a compromise car, a drop top with the N54 engine and some extra sporty character, but not another M. What I found was a 2011 335is. This car has 320bhp and bursts of 370ft.lbs of torque coupled to a 7sp. double clutch automatic. The body style is retractable hardtop. Is has all the bells and whistles, including an M option package. These models were made in a 3 year window from 2011-2013 in coupe and convertible options. They are great cars for a Bimmer fan who wants some scarcity and performance at a reasonable cost.
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This car rocks!!!
The Bimmerman, 04/03/2020
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is sooo cool!! A dream to drive!! Getting the top down and driving it down the highway makes the driver feel so free and happy!! Is therapy on wheels!!!
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2011 328 Convertible
Ed P, 01/21/2024
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 6 years and wasn't all that impressed. After replacing the front struts and rear shocks, it came to life and now finally enjoying this car. Great at high speeds and handling is sublime. Had to replace the ignition coils for unknown failure reasons. New plugs and filters and good to go. With 76,000 miles, it drives like new
Amazing Drive..Erognomically just ok
khiladi, 02/16/2014
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Best car ever !
Gidget, 08/31/2022
2011 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my BMW convertible. The turbo has great performance. The hard top convertible is wonderful. The handling is absolutely beyond words. Great car. Fantastic in comfort. Everything is just great. I highly recommend this car to everyone.
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Great 335i Hardtop Convertible
Richie Rich, 02/18/2023
2011 BMW 3 Series 335i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love this car, easy to operate convertible top and really great performance of the twin turbo engine. Leather blk/red is sharp and comfy.
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