Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
17
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19
Highway:
25
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28
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Available Engines:
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230-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | 230-hp inline-six | | • | Coupe, sedan, wagon and convertible body styles | | • | Optional iDrive control system | | • | Optional Active Steering | | • | Panoramic moonroof (wagon) |
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| + | Smooth inline-six power | | + | Intuitive handling | | + | Communicative steering | | + | Balanced chassis | | + | Brake pedal feel |
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| - | Small cabin, especially in back | | - | Slightly too-tall manual shifter | | - | Stereo display disappears when wearing polarized sunglasses | | - | Split-folding backseat costs extra |
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Vehicle Summary
Offered in 328 and twin-turbo 335 forms with different engines, the 3 Series is BMW's bread-and-butter model. This series has a history in the U.S. market that dates back to 1977. Available in sedan, wagon, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible body styles, the 328 competes with the Infiniti G and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Changes are minimal for 2008.
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