Used 2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Nice car ruined by severe engine breaking - this is for sedan with auto transmission Edmunds does not have a selection for auto transmission
jeffzx, 01/20/2012
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 33 people found this review helpful
Problem with the 328i Steptronic Auto Transmission is the harsh engine breaking when you let up on the gas. At slow speeds, and especially in stop- and-go traffic, the heavy engine braking is enough to get many nauseous as the car does not easily coast to a stop. I have never gotten car sick while driving, but with this car if I drive it in heavy traffic for 30 minutes or so I will get car sick. A BMW Expert told me "I have had a few customers tell me the same thing so I am not surprised of noticing the engine braking." Further, the car emits a very high-pitch sound for about 45 seconds every time you open or close any door or the trunk. Finally, the run flat tires give a harsh ride.
Great BMW car!
billr6, 01/18/2012
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Smooth car, very fast, looks great! interior is very nice and exterior is first class!! Power is amazing, I pass other cars on the highway in 3 to 10 seconds!! When you press the gas engine growls ever so nicely!! I am very confident when passing other cars on the highway or city streets. Steering and handling is first class!! Amazing car!!!
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Impressions of a 1st Time Owner
cdofil, 06/03/2011
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
57 of 89 people found this review helpful
As most consumer reviews are from a BMW fan, often the focus are more of the "Driving Experience" and "the engines". I will try to fill-in a little more details of my first impressions from the perspective of a first time owner. But due to the 700 character limitation of the review form, just follow through my comments for my detailed experiences. Please note that my rating does not include safety features that the car offers which I believe Edmunds.com should have placed such category.
What a disappointment
Stephanie , 09/18/2020
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Bought mine brand new 2011. Pampered it and took fabulous care of it. It has 49,000 miles. The car is literally falling apart. In the last 6 months its been towed 5 times! First spark plugs then coils, battery, ground strap, CAS module, starter and oil gasket. Thousands of dollars! The dealership told me get it through the winter and dump it. I said but it’s not a disposable car, it’s a bmw with under 50 thousand miles. They told me it’s old. My husband has a 2007 Ford Explorer with 153,000 miles. My sister a 2005 Toyota Matrix runs like a top. The dealership told me yeah we hear that all the time. Trust me don’t do it! The older BMW’s were solid vehicles but these newer ones are garbage. What a huge disappointment.
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What a whip
Paul Hess, 04/13/2021
2011 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought my first BMW 328i ex drive, don't know why I waited so long to buy one, what an awesome car 2011 ex drive, the power and cornering is unreal, they advertise the ultimate driving machine, such a fitting ad,
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