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Used 2011 BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2011 BMW 335d at 1000 miles

factoryguy, 06/10/2010
BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
79 of 164 people found this review helpful

The 335d is amazing. It delivers the handling and road manners typical of the 3 series while the turbo diesel engine's incredible torque output makes the car accelerate like a 1960s Detroit muscle car. The standard seats are extremely comfortable and the interior fit and finish are perfect. Mileage is in line with what others report, upper 20s to mid 30s in town and around 40 on the highway. The OEM run-flats (Continental) are predictable and surprisingly quiet, but I would have paid extra for an alternative to RFs.

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1 out of 5 stars

Do not invest into BMW!

Chris, Pontiac, IL, 12/25/2015
BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
23 of 48 people found this review helpful

DO NOT INVEST INTO BMW!!! This company does NOT stand by their word nor treat the customer with respect. If you have a warranty they will not stand by it. All they want is your money... Heads up! When you purchase a car that is considered a lemon how many times does somebody have to bring the car in with the same issues? Especially within the week & first year of buying a vehicle? The 1st week after i bought The car it broke down! With loud and shaky idles, transmission issues, steering issues, bmw has seen the repair history. I'm honestly afraid of what the future holds for this car. I feel my families safety is in jeopardy & this is documentation if anything happens. Is this something that usually happens & is this a good experience for a BMW owner? I've brought this car in numerous times within the first year, one of them being within the first week that I bought it. Did BMW even do the proper screening for this CPO? Doing my research there are numerous recalls on this car and I feel that the issues directly relate with the problems with this car. I wanted give bmw every opportunity to make this right and since you're not doing so and just are offering only me one payment which doesn't help anything with the lemon you guys sold me. I will be sharing my story from many different avenues and not recommending BMW. I'm extremely disappointed and very discouraged!

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5 out of 5 stars

Euro gem in the US

335d Fan, Burbank, CA, 09/13/2019
BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The 335d is a rare Euro class gem that we don't normally get to experience here in USA. I bought my diesel 335d used with 50k on the clock and it now has 100k. It is my daily commuter and I can't say enough good things about it. No issues other than the SCR tank failed at 90k but that was covered under warranty by California law. The 100k service to replace glow plugs and remove carbon buildup caused by the EGR was about $3k but it has never needed anything other than regular oil changes and regularly scheduled maintenance. This car does have one design flaw however, the wires in the shift lever to engage sport mode are poorly routed and will break if you use it much. It isn't too bad of a DIY task to repair but this definitely should have been resolved by them. 35+MPG and lower emissions than most gas cars thanks to the "Clean Diesel" technology. This is by far one of the best BMW's ever made.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hard to believe it's a diesel

drdan, 08/08/2010
BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm still in the break-in period, but this car is a blast to drive. The new model styling is really great. The wheels and trim accents in the sport package look fabulous. While I'm a big fan of the BMW sport seats (my previous 530i had them, too), I'm having a little trouble getting really comfortable in these. In 40 years of driving, this is my first automatic transmission car, but I don't think that I'm going to miss it as much as I thought. The wheel base of this 3 series is almost the same as my old 530i, so it's really quite roomy inside. However, it's still a 3 series, so it's just not as upscale as my old 5 series. When BMW brings a 5-series diesel to the US, I'll move back up.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Diesel Car

Bill, 07/05/2010
BMW 3 Series 335d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have had this car 4 weeks and it is a great driving experience, starting with its tremendous power and excellent handling. We are getting 31 mpg in combined driving, and 40 mpg on the highway. Couldn't ask for a better, more enjoyable car.

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