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Compact, solid and feels right
ToneLoc, 02/25/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
Bought our 320i xdrive used with only 5K. At the price we purchased it at we feel it’s a steal. Handling is second to none and the AWD system maintains traction in all conditions. Solid chassis with a balanced ride. Very quiet interior with plenty of sound deadening materials. Audio quality is excellent and the ambient lighting package is a nice touch. Standard LED headlights are bright as heck. With the pass through option, our trunk cargo space opens up tremendously. Maintenance is going to be more expensive than your average Civic so one needs to be mindful of that. Power is adequate and borders on sporty in sport-mode. But you won’t win any drag races against a Subaru WRX or Tesla Model 3. Seating position is a bit low for my taste but that’s a small gripe. No spare tire is also a negative. The sensatec leatherette used for the seating surfaces seems durable and not too plasticky. Overall a great buy if you can snag a pre-owned one with low mileage. Would I pay $42K for this car new (MSRP with options)? Probably not. But as a used vehicle, the value is really great.
Wonderful in summer, less so in winter
BigBadDave, 10/09/2018
updated 07/09/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Update after three years - In my 40-odd years of driving I think this must be one of the best cars for summer driving I have ever come across. The 340i xDrive is stink fast (I have the speeding tickets to prove it) and handles gorgeously. If you want a city driver for day to day errands it will happily burble along. If you want to floor it, the car will go like a rocket ship. But the challenge is, it’s pretty light, and that doesn’t really work in a place with plenty of snow. It is also low off the ground which means you can get stuck in drifts. So very reluctantly I will be handing it back when the lease runs out so I can look for something bigger. This is a gorgeous car, an amazing vehicle to drive; the engine growl is throughly addictive and I sometimes drive around slowly with the windows down just to listen to the noise, a big smile plastered on my face. The 340i takes off like a rocket ship and yet is also perfectly suited for longer distance drives. The seats are the most comfortable of any BMW I've driven (this is my family's fifth) and the new version of the iDrive is intuitive and quick. I sprang for the upgraded Harman and Kardon sound system and can report the quality is superb. My one reservation is the braking system, which sadly is not great. I did not spring for the upgraded brakes and that in hindsight was a mistake, since if you're trying to slow down quickly it can be a battle.
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Car got on fire. Very disappointed!
Armen O., 01/04/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
77 of 83 people found this review helpful
In December of 2017, we had leased a brand new 2018 BMW 330i from Rusnak BMW in Thousand Oaks, CA. All regular maintenance services were included in our lease deal. Therefore, all necessary services were performed at an authorized BWM dealer when it was due. On July 12, 2020, around 11:15 p.m., while my son was driving home, the car got on fire with no apparent reason. The entire front of the car was charred! Fire Department was called immediately and they put out the fire. Fire Department report shows that cause of ignition is “Failure of equipment or heat source”. Luckily, my son noticed the flame right away and left the car on the side of the road. If this incident would have happened on the freeway, my son’s life could have been jeopardized big time! Even though my insurance company paid the residual value of the car (less my deductable amount) to BMW financials, they still demanded to get paid my deductable amount immediately. They had their collection department call & harass us once every two weeks for this payment. Needless to say, we were furious and called Betsy Hohmann, the Executive Customer Care of BMW of North America in Westwood, NJ to explain our disappointment on our car fire and handling of issues we were confronting with their collection department. In order to find out the cause of fire, Betsy wanted to inspect the car which was held by my insurance company for 30 days only. Since Betsy’s group was unorganized and didn’t make an appointment on time to inspect the car, our BMW was sold by my insurance company. Considering that car wasn’t available for inspection anymore, Betsy offered to give us $3500 loyalty fee if we purchased a new BMW and pay off our insurance deductable in the amount of $2500 as well. Per Betsy's offer, we ended up purchasing a new BMW from an authorized dealer in San Antonio, Texas. Per Betsy’s request, the dealer and us, forwarded proof of purchase to Betsy so we can get paid and settle our differences. Unfortunately, Betsy wouldn’t accept our provided proof of purchase, regardless of what we and the dealer provided. She kept giving us excuse why our provided documents were not sufficient. After 4 months of communications and due to Betsy’s empty promises I filed a law suit against the BMW of North America and Rusank BMW to settle our differences in court. Within 10 days of my law suit filing, Betsy responded via email that she’ll issue a check in the amount of $6k . Unfortunately, due to my law suit, I finally got the check from Betsy after so many months of aggravation dealing with an extremely unprofessional way of handling a simple case which could have turned deadly and caused loss of my son’s life. Frankly, I’ve owned numerous BMWs for over 25 years and never confronted such a horrible ordeal like our BMW 330i. I will never buy another BMW for as long as Betsy Hohmann remains an Executive Customer Care of BMW North America. Shame on BMW of North America who hires employees like Betsy who give hell to their loyal customers like me!!!
Still a Terrific Family Cruiser
Sheldon B., 05/01/2018
updated 05/11/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Thinking of getting an CUV? This is a more satisfying alternative for anyone who enjoys driving. The M Sport version is quick, and the the steering & suspension can be adjusted to "just right" firm in sport mode. Plenty of room and fantastic on the open road. It was a great choice for our family, and capable of taking all four of us and all of our week-long luggage (and food) up to and all around the mountains.
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Feels (Almost) Like of BMWs of Years Past
Drew, 09/01/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd BMW; I had 2007 E90 generation and a 2015 F30 generation car. The 2007 was an amazing car with excellent handling and power; there was a reason it was ranked as one of the best luxury cars by Edmunds and other rankings back in those days. 2015 was a huge disappointment, with a lethargic turbo engine, imprecise and light steering, and a bouncy suspension that felt more like a Lexus ES. Fortunately, the 2019 G20 BMW 3 series feels a lot more like my old 2007 than the 2015. The standard suspension feels taut, but not too firm. The 330i's engine is more refined, even though it's still a turbo 4-cylinder. The power delivery feels more consistent with no perceivable lag, just like a non-turbo 6-cylinder engine of decades past. The steering is still a bit too light for my taste, but is definitely more precise and transmits decent road feel. Also, the car does feel bigger than my old 2007 and perhaps not as "tossable" in curves. But for a bigger car, it's still a competent sports sedan. I personally disagree with Edmunds' review when it comes to iDrive. I feel iDrive is a huge improvement in the 2019, with your choice of both touchscreen or knob interfaces. The larger touchscreen is very handy when used with Apple CarPlay, while the knob can also come in handy to zoom a map while driving. The digital gauges does take a bit getting used to, and I do hope BMW will implement an ability to change the gauge design from the odd shape it is now to more traditional circular gauges. The driving aid tools are ok, but they can be a bit intrusive. Lane keep assist is the one thing I found extremely annoying and ended up turning off, especially as I drive a lot on roads that are under construction and have temporary shifted lane markings which confused the system. Finally, I love the interior design, quality and materials of the 2019. Absolutely improved over the past BMWs and makes the car feel luxurious now and worth the price point.
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'19 330 a vast improvement over '16 328
Dave L, 09/20/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Didn't expect the new generation to be this much better than the previous. Everything from perceived power to the interior options has improved. The new iDrive is definitely more complicated than before but it's a touch screen now. Wireless Apple Carplay is great but it's flaky and will randomly disconnect. The HUD is great. Rims are way more low profile than before and overall, I think the car looks sharper. Mediterranean blue is an awesome color... looks black at night and blue during the day. I'm enjoying this leased car way more than I expected.
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Money well spent!
Stuart Webb, 06/01/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
The 2019 is far superior in every way to the outgoing model. Hands down the best car I have ever driven and a perfect balance between comfort and sport. You even get 34 highway and still have plenty of torque. Only have had the car for a week...I will update if needed, but I doubt I will need to. Get one!
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Noise and fitting issue
Kim, 06/18/2018
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 46 people found this review helpful
Service manager at the dealer just confirmed 330i has tons of issue :( hope I knew about it before started 3 years lease on it... 1. excessive wind noise from the driver side door in cruising, suspects the door not closing all the way 2. squish and squeaks driving in low speed.
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2018 BMW 328d xDrive Wagon (F31)
CHDriver, 02/14/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This diesel replaced a much-loved 2016 version of same vehicle. Updated to 2018 version as it was last year BMW would sell diesels and wagons of the 3-series in the US. A real shame! Purchased as a CPO car in Oct 2018. As an other reviewer stated, a great long-hauler. Fun to drive, plenty of storage and excellent MPG. To date, no maintenance issues with car. Diesel cost per mile is at $0.07.
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Last of their kind
Philip, 01/19/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Have read the reviews about the outbound 3 series. Waited for the new model until learned it wouldn’t be offered in manual. Test drove 340i xdrive with m sport line. Acceleration is much more than adequate. Handling is close to spot on - with just a bit of “float” in steering feel. Cockpit position is ideal. At 6’3”, I am more than comfortable. This is a driving car that connects me to the act of driving.
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The last of its kind...
Robert Kindlemann, 03/16/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Too bad that the BMW diesel 328d was phased out. Great handling along with great fuel economy. The car is extremely well balanced between the front and back and the 18 inch wheels complete the terrific handling. Amazing range at 600 miles highway.
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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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Had always wanted a Bimmer.
Helena Bennet, 03/15/2019
updated 09/16/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had been a loyal Lexus driver (5 sedans, one SUV). Downsides to an IS in 2016 and was very unhappy all around. The car did not handle well, poor mileage, Bluetooth with phone was terrible, pickup poor. I had always wanted a BMW sedan so went on line and studied for several days. Most of my drives local, side streets, short trips. Little freeway driving and distance driving rarely. Test drove the 320i and was very pleased. The handling, size, comfort were perfect for my needs. People complained that it wasn’t sporty enough, maybe if I did a lot of distance driving I’d agree, but for short city trips it’s fine. Size great for parking at Costco! Overall very happy with my little Bimmer.
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Great fun at a great price!
Mike Wieland, 07/07/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2018 320XI used in 2019 for $30K with about 4K miles on it in Europe (US Specs). At that price point this car is a steal and I like all the performance while saving over 12K by buying a year old car. That price point included the moon roof and sport package. This is the second BMW I've bought as a program car and I am highly satisfied. At the time of purchase my concerns included the 188 horsepower engine. While the power is not as instantaneous as the 239 horsepower of my 2008 328i it is more than enough for the American road. This car will get up and go and in Europe on the autobahn it does 120-130 MPH nicely. The same over-engineered features that make you like a BMW are present on this car. including over-steer. I have to ask: why waste money on a BMW with a performance package in the 50K range you will never use in the states to it's full potential? I'm also seeing a lower cost of ownership compared to the 328i since it runs on regular gas, not premium like the 328i. This model is one step up from BMW entry level but it is a very satisfying daily driver. Mechanical issues: none. The four year warranty that transferred with the car also provides peace of mind.Highly recommend this as a used or program car.
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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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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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No longer a sport sedan
Peter Tucket, 07/29/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in a 2010 328i for a 2019 330xi with the M package. The new car is more than sufficiently powerful, the steering is precise, the trunk is usefully larger, and it seems very well made. Also, the new tech has some real advantages. That said, in comparison with the old car, it is lumbering rather than agile..the suspension is less supple, I miss the manual transmission, and the sweet sound of the non-turbo six cylinders. Another issue is the sport seats, which I find constrict my legs so as to excite my sciatica. In short I think that if BMW produced the old cars with some added electronics, they would sell like hotcakes...
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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)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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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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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Amazing
TaxMan, 06/22/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It looks amazing with the 19” rims. There is a learning curve due to all the tech, but it is fantastic.
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Run very far from this
Chris Phillips, 12/02/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 26 people found this review helpful
So to start off the car was a gift for my wedding, though it was anywhere close to what I was looking at to trade my fully loaded Mazda3 for, I accepted it as that lease was up and figured it may not be something I’m interested in but it’s a lease. To start with the car is not worth it’s own weight in steel. At $42,000 and not even having genuine leather, gps, upgraded sound system, or some kind of active safety tech in it was highly disappointing. Even at least one of those would create some value in it. Acceleration and the stop/start are both lame ducks as the car turns of or stalls 50/50 chance and then shoots forward or keeps the engine off even after the brake is released so you can’t move even at a green light for some time. Eventually I had to got to court with BMW for lemon law, as no dealer south of Orlando in Florida could fix anything wrong in the car. It all starts at 3500 miles. I brought the car in after washing it because it was pouring rust water out of the driver and rear driver-side door. I and my family have religiously driven imports (myself Japanese, and my mom and dad German cars) and never has this happened to any of them. BMW insisted that everything was fine in the service drive with no actual examination or service paperwork and sent me on my way. By 4,000 miles the car had begun stalling, at first it was only when it was warming up and I quickly shifted to gear to rush to work. Then it started becoming a major issue, stalling on I-95 randomly at intersections, suddenly while pulling out of my driveway even after the warm up period. Nearly causing countless accidents. Every time ending in me bringing it to our dealer to be turned away after at most a lap around the dealership with them never bring it into the shop or popping the hood. Insisting that I just didn’t like the car and wasn’t used to the stop/start function, which after being told enough there’s nothing wrong you desperately want to believe that they right. At 9,000 the car alerted me that an oil change was necessary and I scheduled it with the dealer, while pulling out of my driveway the car stalled again, luckily with no cars coming, and headed to the dealer. Upon arriving to the dealer I was brought in given the typical loaner, paid my deposit and was off figuring I’d see the car the next day as promised. Halfway to work however I received a phone call informing me that the entire engine bay was covered in oil that had sprayed out from every gasket in the engine and it needed to be disassembled cleaned and the gaskets replaced. All under warranty luckily and that I was lucky that I was heading to the dealer instead of work and the daily routine because the damage would have been catastrophic if I hadn’t brought it in. In the following year of having it I went to the other dealers in the area all of which pretty much did the same thing when there was a problem they’d eyeball it in the service drive and declare nothing wrong, with everything from what turned out to be a fried infotainment system, more stalling, rough shifting, smelling oil, sunroof open, passenger seatbelt alarm, frozen infotainment. This January 2019 I decided enough was enough and submitted all report to the state and BMW and filed for lemon law. Retained an attorney, and proceeded lemon law hearings as the car was repeatedly refused to be looked at, and in every dealership they would give it a clean bill of health. At the request of my attorney I brought the car up to Coggin BMW of the treasure coast, dropped the vehicle off for a full check almost 2 hours away from my home and took the loaner, while out to lunch back home I received the best/worst phone call from BMW. They went to begin checking the vehicle and servicing it to discover the car with all windows open in the middle of the worst rainstorm of the year. With the entire floor filled with water forcing them to entirely replace all of the upholstery, and strip the interior of the car down to metal to dry it out as they did not believe the vehicle should be totaled even with $8500 worth of flooding damage. 3 weeks later I picked my car up, after learning that if a single dealer in south Florida would have plugged in the car for a diagnostic test they would have found a short in the driver door causing all of the electrical issues in the vehicle. Including most of the stalls, warning lights and everything. The car still stalled after occasionally, but the worst of it was diagnosed. That was at approximately 30,000 miles. The vehicle now has 38000 and the lease almost up, along with nearly 3 years of total exhaustion with the fighting with a car company that out of their mouth “its only a 3 series.”
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Manual transmission+track handling package ROCKS.
James Bradley, 09/28/2018
updated 10/07/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
With a six-speed, all-wheel drive and ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season non-runflat tires this car is an awesome 4 season sports sedan that's more than $20k cheaper than an M3 (which is two wheel drive). The 340 has plenty of animal nature for street driving, with superb handling and 0-60 in 4.6. I’ve had one M3 and I’ve driven the recent generation on a track, so I do understand the difference; right now I need a less spendy four-season car and it’s a priority for me to keep my license 😬 This car is a hoot to drive on a fun road. Stay away from run-flat tires for better handling and a more compliant ride. If you like sport driving get the track handling package. Changing from Stability Control to Traction Control, chosen by a simple switch, makes it into an incredible snow car. People in two country homes with steep driveways told me, after snowstorms, "You should park down below, you'll never make it up the driveway." Both times I just drove right up. I had to special order the car to get a manual, which makes me worried about manuals continuing to come to the US, but it was worth the wait because it let me get the track package, LED lights and almost everything else. I highly recommend my dealer, Francine at Orange County BMW in Harriman, New York. This is my second car from her, I'm not an easy customer and she is incredibly supportive. Update after 18 months and 20,000 miles Still love the car. The main thing I have to add is I recently got a software update. Make sure you do that! Nowadays everything is in software; steering feel, suspension settings, throttle response... not just making bluetooth more reliable (which it needed, because as I upgraded my iOS and even got a newer phone Bluetooth disconnected more often, rather than less). The most evident change with the software update is the suspension has less compression damping, especially in Comfort mode, which means the ride is more compliant and less harsh, while still feeling firmly planted on the road. Steering seems to be a little lighter, which I prefer. On the whole, it's a terrific improvement. I realize that on bumpy twisties I had been making excuses for the car: "Of course you have to expect some harshness with the track handling package..." and no, it was just tuned too harsh, it's soooo much better now. I had similar marked improvements with a software update to an X3 about 6 years ago. Whatever BMW you have, make sure and ask for a software update when it's a year old!
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Amazing fuel economy and performance on 328D
AndyK, 01/26/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was built in Germany and was well built. Can't speak for others built else where around the world. Mine has been trouble free up until now knock on wood with around 34,000 miles on it. I get old changed every 5,000 miles or so. I don't wait for the 10K factor recommends as I find that too long.I swapped out the factory run flats for the new Michelin PS4S Tires and that made a huge difference in sound/noise reduction compared to factory tires. On freeway and city driving the car get great fuel economy. If I baby it on the freeway I can get 550-600 miles out of the tank otherwise 500 is easy out of the tank.What other car can you cruise at 80 MPH and get 40MPG in?
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This car Wafts along
TCB, 02/17/2020
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Extremely pleased with this car's road manners. It gathers speed with ease and has a ton of great features standard. The 8 speed transmission is my absolute favorite of the hundreds of cars I've driven!!
Mr satisfied
Darren Tierney, 06/25/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Do your homework and look for 1 owner lease return
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Driver's Seat Ruins Experience
Brian, 01/13/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 25 people found this review helpful
I have never had back pain in a driver's seat in the 5 new cars I have had before buying this car. The seat is infinitely adjustable, but i can't get to a comfortable position and it actually causes sciatica pain.The seat does not line up with the steering wheel as a threshold matter which causes the driver to have to twist a bit to face true forward and also feels like it applies uneven support; a mushy seat bottom and hard and shallow seat back. The seat is smaller than in an A4 which may be a contributing factor for the seat discomfort for drivers with wider torsos as the BMW seat just can't comfortably accommodate an athletic build. Since the seat is uncomfortable, other positive aspects of the car kind of go out the window; $47K for a car with a terrible drivers seat?
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The BMW M340 is an excellent car
Rich R, 01/09/2020
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I drove a new 2019 BMW M340 for a couple of days. It is an amazing car. It has very strong acceleration and it handles well. The interior is relatively quiet and it gets excellent fuel economy on the highway. Over the course of 350 mainly highway miles, at an average speed of about 75MPH the car returned 37MPG. One thing I did not like was the lane keeping technology. If the car drifts towards the outside of a lane the car is nudged back into the lane, which is fine. However, if you signal a lane change the nannies do not kick in. I did try to change lanes without signaling and the car reacted in a disconcerting manner. I was able to override the lane keeping software, but not before the car strongly tried to keep the car in my lane. In fact, the car actually felt “sloppy” and disconcerting when I forced the lane change without signaling. This could be problematic in a panic lane change situation. My verdict is that it is a great car. And, as long as you always signal a lane change you’ll be fine with the lane keeping technology.
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Fun to Drive, Great cruiser
Happy in Colorado, 04/23/2023
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2018 330Xi after years ( and more than 400,000 miles) of S60 Volvo ownership. I loved those cars and thought I couldn't find a better sedan. However the 330Xi has been a real joy to own. Unlike others I have found the tyres and seating just fine. In fact the seat is better than the S60 as it is more adjustable and hugs you better. I have made several crowss country trips in this car, driving 1000 miles ( 17+v hours) at a time and feel relaxed at my destination. The headsup display, nav system and sound system along with the seat and responsiveness make for a delightful ride. When up to speed on western interstates I run in ECO and get 37-38 MPG. When in city, or high traffic areas I run in SPORT and get 32 MPG. Ya it takes premium gas but even so it crushes the MPG of the P2 Volvos and deliveries much more. Not sure what other reviewers drove over their life, but the 330 is a much better car then it's similar priced rivals. Bought "Liesl" as a CPO so didn't experience the top end cost of NEW and it was priced equal to or better than competitor sedans at 3 years old.
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Love Love Love our car
Roxann , 03/22/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car! Sleek design! Super comfortable the only thing I would change is there is not a lot of storage space for things like glasses etc. other than that this car is beautiful and the price is affordable for a luxury car
2018 320I
Eddy Nelson, 01/19/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Got it brand new, White, There is nothing wrong with this car,Good on gas, Fast, Beautiful interior, If you don't like the BMW Family go get a Honda, My next car will be a 5 Series.
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Good initial impressions after 4K miles
Fastfatdriver, 10/01/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
If you want to because it’s the sport sedan benchmark, it will deliver. However, the tech integration and active driving aids are impressive. For inputs to the infotainment, you can use voice, customizable buttons, steering wheel buttons and gesture control, which works well once you get good at performing gestures recognized by the system. You can use two fingers to point to the screen and customize that gesture for various functions. Similarly, you can open and close your hand twice and program it to set the nav to “home”. You can make a thumbs up sign but sideways with your thumb to the right to forward music to the next screen. You can do the same via steering wheel controls and view the music in the heads up display. The infotainment has a dizzying array of menus, and although they don’t appear intuitive, there is good logic and it becomes easier after a few days of use. The voice control works very well, but it’s quicker and easier to use programmable memory buttons for quick access to things you use most often. Or, even the gestures are faster than a short conversation with the virtual assistant. I named mine spongebob and it responds politely when I say “hey spongebob”. I don’t even have to wait to listen to its response to my request for attention. I can just overtalk and speak my request. Pretty spectacular so far
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Disapointment, thy name is BMW
Smokey G, 05/10/2019
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2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Review updated, 11/2019: With 13k miles on this car, the warts overwhelm the more positive aspects. Honestly, I'll never buy another BMW. Turbo lag is horrendous (I measured it at 2.3 sec hesitation before responding to a full throttle from stop.) The Nav unit keeps going out; the display just goes all white and is unreadable. It also has a significant lag in displaying the current position of the car, which has caused me to miss turnoffs from highways several times. The dealer couldn't fix either problem. Operation of the stereo is brain-dead. For example, you can't pick an artist, play one of their albums, and then pick another of their albums. You have to go back and do a full search each time you want to change what you're listening to! And the seats...look great but after a few hours in the saddle my back hurts. This became a serious issue when I drove the Lake Superior Circle Tour. By the third day, I dreaded getting back in the car. My prior BMW had great seats. I don't know what they did wrong, but these feel like they were designed by the Spanish Inquisition. After driving an E90 for over 100k miles, I was excited to get behind the wheel of a new 330i. After the new car glow wore off, I realized that the car was a significant step down from the older model. There are two problems with the car: 1.) Turbo lag at low speeds is pronounced. I just timed the car, and from a standing start in Sport mode, it takes 2 seconds to respond to full throttle (that is, before it moves an inch). This makes it just a bit dicey when pulling out onto a busy highway. 2.) It's handling is ponderous, kind of like steering a loaded pickup truck around a slalom course. This isn't a matter of steering feel; it's a question of the car just being too big and heavy to feel nimble. A sport sedan is supposed to be light on its feet, like a dancer; this one just keeps stepping on toes. Otherwise, the car is fine once it's up to speed and handles well on the highway. It's given me no problems, and runs reliably.
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Very good
Joshua Estevez, 04/06/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Be care with the car warranty
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Awesome car
Saidu941, 07/25/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Sport mode makes you feel like you're in a roller coaster
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One of my happiest car purchases.
G.T.G. , 08/30/2021
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning a 3 series convertible and a 4 series convertible over a 12 year period it was time for a change and a lower monthly payment. I purchased my 2019 330i from a local dealer who had it as part of their loaner fleet with approximately 3500 miles on it. I have a few friends who did the same over the years and all were happy with their purchases. I still wanted a car that was sporty but also wanted a more comfortable ride than my prior convertibles. The 330i is the perfect blend of just enough sportiness without the bone jarring ride of my previous cars. My loaner special came fairly loaded, with standard 18 inch wheels, without any upgraded sport suspension but with the non-run flat tire option. Extremely happy to have the non-run flat tires as run flats can at times be very hard. I've now had the car for 18 months and still turn around in the parking lot after I park it. Very satisfied BMW customer.
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Excellent performance and fuel economy
Benjamin, 10/26/2023
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2019 BMW 3 Series has a powerful yet efficient twin-turbo engine that allows it to perform well while still achieving over 40 MPG on the freeway in ECO PRO mode. iDrive, the infotainment system, works reliably and is feature rich without being overly complicated. The build quality is excellent and high quality, premium materials like wood and aluminum are used throughout the vehicle.
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Love this car!
Randall Hyer, 01/07/2021
2018 BMW 3 Series 328d xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great grunt, speed and 40 + MPG. This car does it all. BMW quality, handles tight and zips. AWD is seamless and grippy. Love that fuel economy.
Bought My Wheels (BMW)
Marbelle , 02/27/2021
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Equipped with USB ports, phone pairing, lane adjustment, keyless, easy to navigate. Maps. Voice activation, voice commands, rear view camera. We love this amazing car.
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Best car I’ve ever owned!
Brian Hunter, 11/25/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
The mote package add-one you can afford to buy, the more exciting this vehicle! Get the 19” tires for an extra $600
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John Laurie, 09/06/2018
2018 BMW 3 Series 320i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
Nice car, but not as quite as the Mercedes. Engine leaks oil after 3 years like all other bmw models.
Fun car
Fataussie, 06/05/2018
2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice car, ample power when you want it, I’m using it as a daily driver.
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Best 3 series
Asim Mushtaq, 08/11/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Trade in Lexus 2018 for this vehicle. Test drove Lexus 2019 (numb steering), Mercedes C class (feels like 160 Hp when accelerating), Audi A4 (Besides good interior lacks acceleration, numb sterring)...
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Good car, but expected more from BMW
Alan, 08/16/2018
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 17 people found this review helpful
I wonder when BMW will build a car to compete with Tesla M3.
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BMW driver
Tony C, upstate S.C., 07/24/2020
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I work at the US BMW auto mfg plant. We have a lease program, we get to drive many different models. That being said, I currently have the 2019 330xi. And I do not particularly care for the new design, the body style is sportier and not bad, the interior is to be desired. My biggest complaint is the removal of the temperature knobs, to the +\- buttons, the weird gauges, and smaller trunk access. The steering assistance is extremely annoying, so I deactivated it. The only new tech feature I like is the programmable climate control and automatic start. I previously had the 2017 330 and it was much better model than this. I prefer the the 5 and 6 series more. You definitely get what you pay for, they are far more superior cars, in every aspect, and very fun to drive. The 3 series is descent for the price, but not a true enjoyable bmw to drive.
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Great find!
O. M., 09/11/2019
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
My career requires us to have updated vehicles my 2013 5 series was beyond the required date. So me being not quiet ready to purchase another 5 this 330i Xdrive was the perfect year , milage and price! Less than 6k miles 😁
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Best car Ever!
Ant Chandler, 07/02/2018
2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
drive it on the freeway! Incredible!
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INSTANT FAILURE
W. GOLDSTEIN, 05/27/2019
2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 56 people found this review helpful
On my first drive after taking delivery on this 330i sedan, it veered into opposing traffic and the steering wheel froze. Two stays at the local BMW service center didn't solve the problem. This vehicle is too dangerous to drive so I returned it to the dealer!
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Want Utility AND Fun?
Bimmer Gregory, 03/06/2023
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I absolutely LOVE my 330i X-Drive wagon. I was lucky enough to find one with a blacked-out package on trim and wheels, with a dark grey paint. Gorgeous. But here's the really great thing about it: it's fun to drive! Surprisingly quick with great handling, yet every lux option you might want, including a killer Harmon Kardon sound system and an expansive extended glass roof. It is an UTTER SHAME that BMW decided to stop importing these wagons. Super bummer. I intend to drive mine as long as possible!
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Reliable diesel - great highway cruiser
PWIK, 04/28/2023
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2018 BMW 3 Series 328d 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car shows 5.4 l/100 km or 44 mpg! of mostly highway driving! I bought a 2018 diesel demonstrator and am very happy with it. The brakes don't last as long as other cars I have owned but after 96000km/60000 miles I have had to change 2 fuel injectors - glad I had an extended warranty. The first 4 years service is free and then they had a special on service so I am paying less for service than the Subaru I owned previously. It handles well for a sedan but the steering is numb - not remotely as fun to drive as the Subaru BRZ i had previously. One needs to put it into sport mode for acceleration and then it has enough power. (7.3s seconds 0-60)
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Silver Bullet BMW 330i
TheGr8Haz, 04/15/2024
2018 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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Just took ownership of a beautiful 2018 BMW 330i in Glacier Silver. Beautiful vehicle inside and out. Very responsive and a wonderful daily commuter. Fuel ⛽️ efficient. This vehicle is nimble and handles corners and turns in a very impressive manner. Could not be happier with this everyday vehicle.
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