Used 2014 BMW 3 Series Diesel Consumer Reviews
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Most beautiful car I will ever own, plus ...
Frank Vanderschoot, 05/16/2018
updated 05/21/2025
2014 BMW 3 Series 328d 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Original review -- This bmw 328d is beautiful, sporty, economical (50mpg hwy), and with the diesel reliability, it should last me the rest of my life. Got buyback money from VW for my old 2009 Jetta TDI (which I also loved) and got this 2014 328d in perfect condition for buyback money plus $2000. These cars depreciate fast but most of that loss was incurred by the prior owner. Everything about the car seems very high quality, much more so that the Jetta was. Always looking fwd to taking it on another trip. 11/19/2021 Update -- Still absolutely love this car. Have had a few incidents where I had to hit the brakes pretty hard on the highway and take evasive action, and it handled beautifully. Only problems I've had so far are the nox sensors, which were covered under extended warranty, and the rear oxygen sensor which I had replaced. I dread the day I have to replace it with an all elec vehicle because I just love diesels. 5/12/2024 update -- Still loving this 328d beemer. So glad I got one before they stopped making diesels. No problems at all since my previous update. A beautiful ride with beautiful BMW style. This car is a long term keeper. 11/20/2024 Update -- Still loving this diesel BMW, and it's even more special now since you can't even buy diesel cars in the US anymore, thanks to VW dieselgate scandle. Not a big E-car fan yet and will never go back to gasoline, so still plan on keeping my ultra reliable diesel vehicles for a long time. 5/21/2025 Update -- No change. Keeping this awesome car for the rest of my life. Only way I would buy a new one is if they started making diesels again.
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Good but not great
Jack Kenney, 11/24/2015
2014 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My biggest gripe is value for the money. If all you're looking for in a vehicle is engineering and performance, then BMW is definitely for you. The 2.0L Turbo 4 is a powerful little engine which is smooth as silk and provides sprightly acceleration, especially in Sport mode. I'll even forgive the fact that it sounds like a low-end diesel mill at idle. But BMWs come by their sticker price by virtue of their reputation and position in the luxury segment. Upgrading the technology, luxury and safety components comes at a steep price. To get something as basic as a backup camera (standard equipment in most cars now), you need to tack on a $900 Driver Assistance Package, and active monitoring features come in another $1700 package. I'm probably going to trade this car soon for a small SUV and need to try and justify whether I want to fork over another $16 to $18K above my trade-in for an X3 which will have less than half the comfort and safety equipment of many other worthy contenders in the segment at thousands less. Tough call.
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Wow!! The MPG is no joke!!
robankn, 07/15/2014
2014 BMW 3 Series 328d 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a 2014 328d sedan about 2 months ago and we could not be happier. She had a 2009 G8 GT and were used to driving a high performance car BUT it got horrible fuel mileage (avg 17.3 mpg). When I found the 328d and the 32-45mpg estimates I was very skeptical of the accuracy of that fuel rating but let me tell you right now for a fact, this car gets every bit of 45mpg on the highway and I drive it with a heavy foot. We took a 500 mile trip and I drove at 85-90 mph almost the whole way and I was blown away when I saw 42.2 MPG driving in comfort mode and I was not trying to conserve in any way. We have not found anything that we do not like about this car so far.
328d is great BUT!!!
vet4, 07/02/2014
updated 11/16/2016
2014 BMW 3 Series 328d 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
43 of 64 people found this review helpful
I agree with most of the positive comments regarding owners inner feelings about owning a BMW. However, with sticker prices out of sight the real reviews should be on the cost to own an operate these cars. An oil change can run from $200 to more than $250 depending on what dealer you call. Run flats cost an arm and a leg- but BMW does not have to provide jack , spare not even a mobile repair kit. Everything and I do mean everything from brake pads to air filters cost 2x more than my 2014 full size hybrid. I got caught up in all the reviews both by pros and owners. Most do not talk about cost of maintain the car or it's overall reliability.
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2014 328D WAGON - M Sport Package
James Norris, 07/03/2016
2014 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Like riding on rails and still space for 2 dogs! Practicality mixed with a sexy fast car is the best duality money can buy!
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