The standard, normally aspirated engine is a little light on low-end torque, but it moves the car around smartly and provides slightly better mileage. For an entry-level luxury car, this is our top choice. Expect the 328i to be in the mid-6-second range, which is hardly pokey. Most notable is the addition of the 335xi coupe, which adds all-wheel drive to the turbocharged 3 Series two-door. The convertible carries over unchanged.
The convertible carries over unchanged. Top speed of 25 mph when the fuel injection system goes down. And even when that happens, this Bavarian classic has consistently retaken its crown. Interior Design and Special Features The 3 Series interiors provide a restrained show of luxury. It handles sublime, is very fast and quick, comfortable ride, excellent stereo, and looks great. In addition, the convertible, coupe and sedan are available as the rear-drive 335i, and the sedan and coupe are available as the all-wheel-drive 335xi.
Limited rear seating but not may back seat riders these days!! I failed to remember this price decrease so I basically overpaid for this car. Sports mode is a great feature but this contributes to all the mechanical problems. Heck, it's even pretty fuel efficient. Sedans and wagons equipped with the six-speed automatic and Sport Package can now be upgraded with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Though a tad plain, the emphasis, through items such as supportive seats and clean analog gauges, is on driver comfort and involvement.
I ended up buy the type of car that I wanted that day. According to friends, once you got in the back seat, that was comfortable, too. It is not a scam. They will repair but no responsibility. I was interested in a vehicle they had that they posted on the internet for all the world to see.
We put 50,000 miles on this car in less than 3 years and only sold it because we needed something with 4 doors. Trunk space is average in sedans and coupes, while the wagon offers a maximum cargo capacity of 61 cubic feet. Last year saw the addition of a very potent twin-turbo engine and the arrival of fully up-to-date coupe and convertible models. They cannot reliably repair the fuel injection defect. If you're in the market for an entry-level luxury car, chances are there's a 3 Series to consider. In several comparison tests Edmunds.
Sedans and wagons equipped with the six-speed automatic and Sport Package can now be upgraded with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The heavier 335xi and convertible 335i are a tad slower. As always, it provides a tremendous mix of handling, ride quality, performance, luxury and styling. The convertible's available industry-first heat-reflective leather does a wonderful job of keeping occupants' posteriors cool. There are four body styles, two engines, two transmissions and a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. In addition to its more powerful engine, the 335 model has power front seats and a premium Harman Kardon Logic 7 sound system. We placed the Infiniti G35 Sport above the 335i sedan in one test, but that was due to the substantial price premium commanded by the Bimmer.
The car also vibrates when going over 60. It is a great looking car, with great acceleration and great looks. The 335i and 335xi are powered by a heavily modified, twin-turbocharged version of the same 3. To date, a scant few have been able to accomplish the latter. I owned the car for one year and had to get coil replace and value gasket cover twice.
I informed them that I had military duties on weekend that they wanted me to come and see the car. Even the convertible model manages to retain much of the 3's handling pedigree, despite its added weight and loss of structural rigidity. Most 3 Series cars you encounter on dealer lots will be equipped with the Premium Package, and many will have both the Premium and Sport Packages. They should offer incentives to turn in the car. Clear Bluetooth and a quiet interior when you want it to be. Most notable is the addition of the 335xi coupe, which adds all-wheel drive to the turbocharged 3 Series two-door. In government crash tests, the sedan and wagon received four out of five stars for frontal collision protection and five stars for side protection.
No matter which model you choose, the 3 Series' world-class suspension, steering and brakes will provide hours of entertainment on twisty two-lane highways. A great place to spend my commute. Stand-alone extras include an iDrive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates, active steering, adaptive cruise control, keyless startup known as Comfort Access , heated front seats and satellite radio. We loved the iPod, the bluetooth, the sports seats and the handling. We'd steer clear of the optional navigation system, though, as its accompanying iDrive interface is very unintuitive.
The coupe also has a sport-tuned suspension while the convertible has a power-retractable hardtop. A six-speed manual is the standard gearbox and a six-speed automatic is optional. At the same time, the 3 Series is an ideal long-distance cruiser, delivering both a comfortably controlled ride and a quiet cabin environment. . Even when discussing driving enjoyment, most deliver at a level that many consumers will find extremely rewarding and downright fun.