Sometimes I went 90mph on highway without even noticing because it simply feels so sturdy. It's also the main reason the 3 Series has owned the compact luxury-car market for as long as there's been one. If not, here is the out of pocket cost to get your turbos replaced: Also keep in mind 335i other common problems are coil packs and waterpump. When I feel like gunning it on every turn, I get anywhere from 22. This winter when it snows, I might have to give a bit more love to my 530xi with the all-wheel drive! Please report any submissions that violate our rules. Later in the model year, the 3 Series sedan gets an optional twin-turbocharged clean-diesel engine.
The manual transmission or all-wheel drive will lower those numbers slightly. Wastegate rattle should be your biggest worry. All come in base rear-wheel-drive 328i trim, while the coupe, sedan and wagon also come in all-wheel-drive 328i xDrive guise. I enjoyed driving this car; in the rain and adverse conditions this car offered incredible and confident road handling, great visibility and solid performance. This gem of an engine produces 300 horsepower and an equal amount of torque.
For perspective, we're talking top-tier stuff here, where the differences are minor. See the full list of safety features. It is not a cheap car, but you can really see where the extra money was spent. Later in the model year, the 3 Series sedan gets an optional twin-turbocharged clean-diesel engine. I bought an 07 328i late last year with 40k on the dial.
First, what is ultimate for me may not be ultimate for you. I was most able to feel the system work on the autocross track, with the tarmac wet from a light rain. It must be about the brand. It was cosmetic, and simply required a replacement door, and some other parts, and minor repairs. This includes machining the compressor housings, bearing housings, the billet wheels, clipping and rebalancing for both turbochargers.
By May 27, 2009 The Ultimate Driving Machine. Most of the attention this year has gone toward the 3 Series' new clean-diesel model, the 335d. Differences between body styles, aside from the obvious, are minimal, except for the M3. The Climate Package adds heated front seats and steering wheel, retractable headlight washers and fold-down rear seats though the latter are unavailable in the convertible. Bluetooth, iPod, and Sirius satellite radio menus are easy to learn, despite being relegated to a narrow two-line display on the dashboard. Overall, the upgraded interior was very nice.
This proved to be a difficult option to find on the diesel, but I snagged one. In the 328 models, an ultra-smooth 3. You can shave off some money by going to an indy, but it still costs quite a bit of money. Then there's the stereo display, whose characters disappear completely if you wear polarized sunglasses. You want to work the shifter frequently, but it doesn't add to the experience when you do. Historically, the 3 Series is among the industry leaders in resale value, besting the , and Infiniti G37 and on par with the.
I honestly take the long route to work and back just to drive it. On a good road, it handles and accelerates really well. The turbo six is amazing, no lag just feels like a V-8. Owners might not know why they enjoy driving their 3 Series, but they do. Materials and build quality are exceptional; even the standard leatherette vinyl upholstery looks and feels better than one would expect. This is one of the best cars I have ever had, out of about 10. The engine and gearbox are sublime, inviting you to constantly toy with the clutch, shifter and gas pedal.
About 1 year apart I absolutely loved the 2 salesman that I had dealt with, they were very polite and courteous. Currently almost two and half years, it's been running like a champ. Optional Active Steering This high-tech adjunct to the standard power steering varies the effective turning ratio to correspond with vehicle velocity, making it easier to maneuver at low speeds while enhancing stability under freeway cruising conditions. Flimsy doesn't quite describe these paragons of flimse. Because all that overexposure still hasn't diluted it. The navigation system itself is now hard-drive-based and features real-time traffic information.