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Mixed feelings
fancycars, 09/27/2012
2012 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Have had my 328i (automatic w Premium package) for one month now. It is a mixed bag of pros and cons. For a $40K car, I expected better and well thought out amenities to come standard. Not sure how long I may keep it.
Not As Good As My Old 3 Series
zivand, 06/12/2012
2012 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
24 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have driven a 2001 BMW 3 series sedan since 2001, have loved every moment, thought I would never drive anything else and was really looking forward to my new 2012 three which I picked up in May 2012 with the luxury line and technology package. The Edmunds comment that the 2012 3 series is "less involving to drive than carry over models" is spot on. Yes it more luxurious, bigger, has more technology and is very nice looking, but when push comes to shove -- and if I were confronted with a tricky driving situation -- I'd prefer hands down to be in my 2001 3 series as it was more agile, responsive and connected to me as a driver.
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Love the performance, hate the operating system
grlinatl, 08/06/2012
2012 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
The title says it all. This is my third BMW, and I'm consistently impressed by the performance, handling and ride. The cockpits have always been a little unique, but my last two BMWs felt like a comfortable place to settle in for a long ride. On this model, however, I find that navigating even the radio stations to figure out what's playing, requires too much handling and eyes away from the road. It's a bit of gilding the lily that's just not working for me.
A great balance of sportiness, luxury and value
karlnmichelle, 08/26/2012
2012 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just traded in my CTS Cad, which I really liked and found comfortable, but just wasn't up to par with German craftsmanship. The new 3 is my second BMW. It is actually quicker, more agile, and sure footed than our 2006 Z-4, even though we have just the base 4 cyl. This car is literally a solute to engineering and craftsmanship...and we love the nose. Killer sound system and nice rims too. An all around improvement on what was already a fine car.
The most uncomfortable car ever
tybeegirl, 06/20/2014
2012 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I traded a 1999 3 series on this car and I wish I would have kept it. The seats are hard and the headrests are extremely uncomfortable. I have to use a seat cushion so that my head will reach the headrest because it won't go all the way down. The air conditioning is noisy and has intermittent issues. The Bluetooth phone interface is terrible. I have an iphone and a blackberry and everyone says I come across garbled. I took it to the dealership and they said there wasn't an issue, but I still can't use it. I can't wait to turn in this leased car. Just 5 more months.