2009 BMW 328 consumer reviews

The E90 is a fifth generation BMW, and one of the most rugged and robust of all BMWs. The engine is a beast and provides one with all the power you need. These cars are made to drive. This is my 3rd BMW, and I will continue with BMW. I have exceptional service from my dealership. BMW has tons of loyal owners who not only return to purchase another BMW, but owners who refer their family/friends to BMWs. Don't get me wrong....I love German engineering (Audi, Mercedes... you can't go wrong), but I prefer BMW.

This was my second purchase from cars.com. and I'm about to use them again. I refer all my friends to this website. Both my vehs had low mileages and one owner. Along with the manufacture warranty.

3rd one I have owned - great all round car. Great lines beautiful interior (Saddle Brown Leather interior and black exterior. Love idrive and xdrive.)

Everything I expected and more. I was ready to go anywhere in the country to find my car, I only had to go 700 miles.

to me this post 2009 updated exterior design is the best of all entry level luxury cars. It's agressive yet very clean. Handling is the best in it's class as well. Only 2 minor complaints - run flat tires (expensive, noisy, don't last as long as conventional ones) and slight hesitation when you push accelerator after a complete stop.

I have owned a number of BMW's, as well as numerous VW, Audi and Porsche cars. I appreciate the feel German cars typically provide, and I have enough experience to keep my expectations realistic. The post-facelift E90 3-series design ('09-'11) is sleek and elegant - much nicer than the earlier ('06-'08) version. The driver environment, instrumentation and controls is excellent. Comfort is excellent all around, and back seat space is much improved over previous 3-series. I didn't want the additional cost and maintenance of the turbocharged 335i. The 230HP 3.0L inline-6 is more-than-adequate for 98% of driving situations. Regardless of whether it's mated to an automatic or manual transmission, it's quite strong. Fuel economy is better also - even driving aggressively, I average 22-25mpg. Handling and road manners are, as expected, outstanding. The standard run-flat tires ride a bit hard, but those stiff sidewalls actually help the handling even more. With the sport package though, it borders on rough if the road surfaces are lousy. In my opinion, the 3-series lives up to it's reputation as a driver's car. My only significant disappointment - the shifting action in my manual transmission car prefers relaxed driving. When you want to accelerate and shift rapidly, it resists. Even in regular commuting, it's quite notchy for a BMW. Gear changes need to happen hundreds of times a day, so this is really annoying - particularly in a sports sedan! Yes, the dealer has checked it out. Yes, it feels like other E90 328i's I've driven since. Yes, there are numerous threads on 3-series internet discussion boards about it. Bottom line: it's a great driver's car...unless you choose the manual transmission that's supposed to make it a better driver's car, but it doesn't.

The 3 series is a very nice car and handles better that any other sedan on the road in my opinion. I have owned a 2004 530i in the past, and the 5 series is more comfortable and handles nearly as well, but the 3 series has a little extra fun factor that you trade for a slight bit more noise (3dba) and a little less comfort. I ditched the new run on flat contiprocontacts and gained a little improvement in tire noise (1.5 dba) and a little more compliance over bumps. I installed Michelin primacy mxm4 and grabbed a slime tire repair kit. The heated steering wheel has given me some problems (turns itself off) and the dealer is going to replace it. These are really nice cars, but be realistic about the performance vs luxury tradeoff, if you want a serene ride and smooth sailing, get a 5 series, if you want a little more toss-able fun, then get a 3 series and be prepared to feel a few bumps and hear a little more noise. The interior is well executed and has comfortable seats that are firm.

Great solid car. The xDrive is a must-have for this midwest winter climate. The 2.8L engine is adequate, but if you want more torque, opt for the bigger engine. Handling is quite good for a car this heavy. My other car is a MB E-class, and the 328xi is much more fun around town. The CPO warranty is outstanding.

I love the way this car drives and handles. The exterior styling of this car is exceptional. However, the biggest disapointment is the interior styling which is still stuck in the 80s. I Think that the people who designed the interior of this car should stop by an infinity or a lexus dealership to pick up some new ideas.

Inimitable blend of performance and luxury. Driven around town, it could pass for anything comparable. Driven hard on a twisty road, its purpose comes into focus. Unflappable, bigtime fun.