Used 2023 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 3 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 3 Series since its last redesign.
Smooth, quiet, sporty, and efficient
gonofurther, 09/19/2022
2023 BMW 3 Series 330e 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
My fourth 3-series and my favorite so far. Needed a daily driver to replace an aging Chevy Bolt, my weekender being a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. With a 14 mile round-trip commute I do not need huge electric-only range, making a PHEV of some sort the right choice for me. I cross-shopped all the PHEV's under $60k and landed on the 2023 BMW 330e, which I ordered just to my liking, for which I paid MSRP, and of which I took delivery last week. First impressions? This is easily the quietest car I have driven. I can have a whispered conversation with my wife driving 80 mph on the freeway. Engine noise is unobtrusive and switching between gas and electric in hybrid mode is unnoticeable. I spec'd mine with the Adaptive M-suspension which I would highly recommend. Though my last three 3-series were of the F-generation making this a somewhat unfair comparison, all had Msport fixed suspension that seemed to aim more for the sporty but were also jittery and high strung. The Adaptive M-suspension in comfort mode on this car seems to strike an excellent balance between suspension comfort and drivability. The combination of a refined powertrain and smooth driving dynamics yield a level of refinement I was frankly surprised to obtain at this price point. The interior is lovely and expensive-feeling in a tasteful manner, featuring comfortable and supportive seats, high-grade materials on all surfaces, and very well laid-out controls. The large curved center screen is bright and expansive and the instrument cluster tunable to different viewing options. I've been following owners manual instructions on break-in and so have not had a chance to really get on it, but even a gentle prod of the fun pedal leads to plenty of oomph and the low end torque from the electric motor is quite palpable. So far it would appear that efficiency is as advertised. I'm 250 miles in and not even down to a half-tank running exclusively in hybrid mode. Mine is the Msport spec so I cannot speak to the standard braking feel but holy mother are the brakes good on the Msport version. Feel is perfect and stopping power feels way better than any car I have driven other than a pile of Porsches (I have own two and tracked many others). There are a few features which I find less satisfactory. It took me quite awhile to sort through even a few of the configurable options. This version of iDrive is certainly superior to those of my past 3-series and I suppose that feature overload will not be unique to this car. I am also not super in love with certain styling aspects, not least of which is the Darth Vader look of the front fascia and splitter of the Msport spec, which you have to go with if you want the M Adaptive suspension. Likewise the instrument cluster, which has a "<" on the left showing speed and a ">" on the right showing efficiency - this is in comfort mode, with what is shown in sports mode being, I think, a speedo and a tach. These are modest gripes with what has been a major surprise. I paid $42k in 2010 for a BMW 335d, which was far less refined than this 330e for which I paid under $50k. Heck, my Bolt was $42k new. If you are looking for an stylish, smooth, quiet, and refined PHEV that doesn't seem to require any compromises this might be the one. It sure is for me.
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The best compact sport sedan
Rali, 10/07/2022
2022 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I don't care what Edmunds says, but the 3 series is still the benchmark in compact sports sedans. I have a 2022 330i RWD, and the refined driving pleasure it delivers, is second to none. The 4 cyl is powerful, and you can feel the get up and go (without no noticeable turbo lag) as the car unleashes the inner sports car driver in you.
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Best bang for your buck at price point
Mo, 03/23/2023
2023 BMW 3 Series M340i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
If you can get this car at a good price you are getting an absolute steal! I got lucky with mine and got a spec’d out 2023 rwd M340i for a great price and I absolutely love every minute of it, it’s been around 4 months since I first received it and it truly never gets old, the power, luxury, drive quality, and technology along with great mpg all come together to make the greatest modern BMW daily ever made in my opinion. I can’t recommend this car enough.it has turned all my Mercedes and Audi friends into bmw enthusiasts just from one drive in it. Truly a game changer.
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Best non-M BMW.
Andrew Wu, 10/30/2022
2022 BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Three months into ownership of my 2022 M340i, I still believe it's the best all-around car out there. Pros: Practicality is solid - suitcases, shopping bags, folded cardboard and the like all disappear into the trunk without issue. Car feels extremely stable at speed, easily comparable to the last-generation F80 M3. It corners quite well too, tons of grip both in the dry and wet. Sound deadening in the cabin is surprisingly good, only very slightly worse than a 5-series. Acceleration is fantastic. It's not an M3, but it beats C43s and Mustangs from a dig, and the power doesn't drop off all the way into felony-speeding territory. Auto start/stop works well and is easy to get used to. H/K audio sounds fantastic, although some tinkering with audio settings is helpful to improve the clarity. Cons: iDrive may be confusing for someone who hasn't previously owned BMWs. Nothing else really. It's a very good car.
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Now I get it - first 'real' car at 53
Heisenboyer, 05/14/2023
updated 11/18/2024
2023 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
The car: 2023 330i sapphire (metallic black) with M Sport package and tan interior, Hi-Fi sound, iDrive 8. Didn't plan on M Sport but do think it adds a lot to the experience. Body kit, color-keyed exterior, headliner, steering wheel and other interior details, and 19" wheels are real nice but not trying to pose as actual M. Concerned that tires are staggered (can't rotate), run flat, no spare, and performance summer tires - all those are firsts for me. Had to replace a tire at low mileage due to screw in tread but too close to sidewall for anyone to repair. To match the other OEM Turanzas, I had to go dealership and spend $500. They sure grip, though :) Will switch to all-seasons for extra wear. Not sure yet I'll stay run flat or take chances with Slime and a compressor. Won't carry a spare in the trunk for sure. For reference, my cars: '87 Civic Si used in '88, '05 Toyota pickup new in '04, '09 Fusion V6 in '15. Also bought new Sequoia SR5s on '02 and '17 for wife/family. I travel a lot so drive many (many) cars, some nice but not the luxury brands. Hadn't been able to get excited about replacing the pickup then Fusion for many years. Realized I could if the choice was engaging and fun to drive but not flashy, great sound system, good utility (storage, seating). In the end knew I wasn't ready to do the 'smart' thing and buy used late model, and I do value new for many reasons. We do keep cars. Without wife's input, I probably would've went Civic Si manual $31K. Non-starter with wife and its looks are a bit too much for what it's got. Drove the new Integra manual and loved it except for road noise and rear headroom at $37K. Drove TLX A-spec, which was a clean, fun, well-built choice at $45K. Drove IS300 and IS350F Sport. They look awesome, but 300 was non-starter due to lack of power. Next step at 350F started well over $50K, had them down to like $48K but still didn't like the V6 torque vs car weight, and although seats were most comfy of the lot, the cockpit is simply in disarray. We're totally Toyota people (have a Toyota boat if you can believe it). Lexus interior was worst of the lot - looked like a team of people cobbled together prior components. Really did come down to 350F vs 330i. The next morning, we drove the 330i and that afternoon drove it home at something like $47K++. The 330i cockpit captured me immediately. So clean and looks like one very smart individual laid it out. I was dead set against tan interior and really wanted straight black. The tan trimmed with brushed 'aluminum', the silver mesh trim, and even the black M Sport headliner immediately looked exactly right - gorgeous (sporty?) from the design and trim, and luxurious/classic with the tan. The curved display felt exactly right and amazing to me - still does. I do spend most time in Android Auto with Google Maps full screen and LiveOne (legacy Slacker) streaming music. I'm new to both Android Auto and Carplay and do use the latter sometimes now. Responsiveness at low RPM (torque vs car weight) is very noticeably more fun than the IS350F. The Lexus does feel strong later into a pull, but the 330i feels ready to dance at all times. We don't have active dampers, but between 35-series tires and the suspension tune, it has literally zero 'float' but we find it great on road trips. My commute is measured on how the one or two sections play out. So awesome to send into corners! Speaking of road trips...SoCal to Sacramento cruising 80 with three adults and lots of baggage: 35 MPG with semi frequent pulls. SoCal to Phoenix 80 in CA, 85 in AZ, two adults: 34 MPG. I can totally get some 20 MPG runs if getting after it, and could see well north of 35 if MPG was the intent. So the car is so behaved and easy to drive fast, I think the normal person will be their fastest self in this car. When I have others drive it, there's no warnings to give - the car will do what you want and more without requiring a bunch of skill. Drove my friend's Mustang GT stick. Gotta work with that car - it'll get you sidways on a pull and felt a bit light in the front end on a sweeper. Much power (more) and faster, but honestly I think the 330i would be faster on a twisty road. So easy to push into turns. No stress on traction braking, cornering or accelerating. Just get in and be fast and safe. Many smart features. Example: speed limiter. Keeps you from going over a speed you set. Great in traffic across town. I am concerned about maintenance costs. Hear the dealer would prefer to replace rotors when pads are done. Declined the xtended warranty because it was $100/month for five years. That's a real $6K to extend the warranty a little bit. There are times on a pull I wish there was more power, but 90% of the time the car's as fast as I want and can always send hard enough into and out if corners. Sticks like nothing I've driven. Best quote...met up with a friend that has a normally aspirated V-8 auto M3 with an exhaust. He drove my car, I drove his and followed him around his home turf twisties. In the end, his feedback was my steering and overall experience was so precise, and he was sure I had the turbo six. Great car and I feel like the most appreciative owner. So (SOOO!) many BMW in SoCal, but doubt 10% of them appreciate them like I do.
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