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Hybrid system provides adequate power

Rafa, 05/11/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 330e iPerformance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The short range EV will benefit those the most with total commutes of less than 12-14 miles in real world driving between charges. I’m averaging 41 mpg combined since I purchased the vehicle about 5000 miles ago. One tank averaged 50 mpg since I was doing so much short distance driving. Electronic steering is definitely a downgrade from my 2011 335d. I don’t feel as connected to the road and the steering isn’t as tight as the 335d. The ride is familiar and I am happy with the styling as well. I’ve heard good things about reliability so looking forward to worry free driving until I possibly go full EV either the i4 or another manufacturer. A lot is coming down the pipeline.

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3 out of 5 stars

Expected better

Catcher10us, 03/01/2022
updated 09/05/2023
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Have a 2018 330 i series, X drive. My wife drives it for the most part, me on the weekends. It is quick, I will give it that, it flies and you have to really watch the speedo. For me the absolute worst thing about this car is the horrendous run flats. Awful tires, lots of nibble and wandering all over the place, so for a car that is supposed to be the ultimate driving machine? Not so much. I would have changed the run flats for regular premium tires but, open the trunk and there is no place to put a spare or donut, nothing there without taking up room in an already tight trunk. So the run flats stay and the BMW 330 Xi remains an enigma because of these ridiculous tires

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Amazed

Pat Murray, 05/10/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have owned SUV's since before they were called that, my first Toyota 4 runner in 1987. Have owned 4 X5's lately. Bought a new 328d wagon and am stunned how a fairly heavy wagon can absolutely fly and get the mileage it does. I'm getting 5.2 liters/100 km or 42 mpg (US). Loaded with great features handling is superb and 5 star safety rating. Great rig.

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BMW performance and luxury

Robert, 12/18/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Paired with a turbo charged engine and a remarkable 8 speed transmission, this car is a fantastic driving machine. I put on about 30k miles a year, and it drives great in all conditions. Lover the driver assistance package with the heads up display. The interior is a litte understated but very nice and upscale. Great color combinations. Technology and entertainment and sound system are great. Drives and feels solid in all road conditions.

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Wagon Paradise

Mark of SJC, 07/11/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
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The 3 series wagon is a gem of a sleeper. And if you find a diesel powered one, buy it! How can a car this powerful (X drive makes it exceptionally sure footed, especially with the incredible amount of torque this engine puts out), yet still get solid 30 ~ 40+ miles to gallon in real world driving??? I talked my wife into it...now she'll never part with it. We were lucking to get one pretty heavily equipped - only missing the surround view cameras we have on on X5, which would have made it perfect. The M package ads a very distinctive look (steering wheel looks and feels far better) and the sport seats are PERFECT in their support and adjustability for those 500+ mile drives on a single tank of diesel! We've loaded it up with all sorts of people/gear and the fold down flexibility of the rear seats can't be beat! Our daughter was out for a few days and borrowed it - loved it so much we purchased another! And you won't know it's a diesel at all - starts instantly, ZERO smoke (actually cleaner than our gas X5...exhaust pipe end stays clean!) and they refill the DEF when serviced - we've never had to add it. We've got 50k on it...and expect to keep it for twice that.

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