Overview & Reviews

Having introduced two all-new body styles last year, the 3 Series undergoes few changes for 2008. Most notable is the addition of the 335xi coupe, which adds all-wheel drive to the turbocharged 3 Series two-door. Sedans and wagons equipped with the six-speed automatic and Sport Package can now be upgraded with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The convertible carries over unchanged.

• Costs more than most competitors, not much interior storage space, navigation system brings with it exasperating iDrive, plain-Jane interior design.

User Reviews:

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  The best car I ever had! - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By AK907 - February 2 - 10:36 pm

  The BMW 328xi sedan is handsdown the best car I have ever owned! Simply awesome in every way, I would recommend a 3 series to anyone wanting to experience what the benchmark for incredible handing without compromised ride quality is all about. This car inspires confidence like nothing I have ever driven before and my wife and I are constantly finding reasons just to get out and drive the car down our favorite back roads. Or just across town to get chinese food or groceries. Just make sure that if you go test drive one that the Client Advisor shows you what the car can actually do. Oh yeah, ours is also great fun in the snow and handles icy conditions great! You wont be disappointed!

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  Complete Luxury - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By HT - January 29 - 3:56 am

  This is my 4th BMW. Too bad my other 3 were all M series so that is all I have to compare this car to. However, the performance of this car is pretty amazing despite the fact that the steering is not tight enough for me. None the less, the luxury of this car is unmatched by anything I have ever driven.

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  Perfect! - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By cgpublic - January 19 - 1:48 pm

  No regrets in choosing the sweet sounding naturally aspirated I6 over the turbo - plenty of acceleration throughout the power band matched to exceptional road feel. The GM 6-speed transmission is not as refined as the ZF, but still head and shoulders over any other auto that I have owned. DS mode and paddles provide plenty of flexibility and fun. AWD is sure-footed in rain and snow, and the xi is the perfect match for urban/suburban roads. 8K well-spent in options (ZPP, ZSP, Xenon, CA, iPod, Heated Seats, Metallic Paint). Phenomenal build quality with no issues to date - just a smile every minute behind the wheel!

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  It IS the Ultimate Driving Machine - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By davids - January 1 - 9:35 am

  Ive owned the vehicle for a year, although Im storing it for the winter, and couldnt love it more. The performance and handling are outstanding (unless you try to drive in 1/2" of snow with the Sports Package). If you really want to have fun with it I highly recommend installing the Dinan Performance Engine Software upgrade. For $2k you can increase the power output to 384hp and the torque to 421lb-ft (and Dinan will match BMWs new car warranty). Its no M but honestly its plenty fast and nimble for quite a bit less cash. Its sporty and fun when you want it to be yet still smooth and refined.

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  Im lovin it - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By BMW in SF - December 22 - 8:10 pm

  Just bought this car a couple of weeks ago after owning an 1982 280ZX and a 2003 MR2 in the last three years (long story). Anyway, apart from being the most fantastic car Ive ever bought, the 335 is probably the best purchase of anything Ive ever made. I love it. The performance is amazing, the ride feel is great, the interior is beautiful. Makes my commute to work something to look forward to instead of something to dread. If you love to drive, this is the car for you. Puts a smile on my face every day.

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  Better with every mile - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By ShewbieDo - December 17 - 7:27 am

  This is my first BMW and my only regret is that I waited this long to buy it. I think of it as a jewelbox: small and compact, but very well constructed. Its the perfect personal luxury car for those who like to drive. Theres nothing flashy about it, other than the badge, yet it still gets looks. Although some of the controls appear counterintuitive at first, most of the driving-related controls are well thought out, and make sense after you understand the reason behind their design. Im very pleased with the quietness and comfort for the front seats, although if you are a large/tall person, you might need to look at a 5- series. The back seats are for kids and people you dont like. Buy one!

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  My first BMW - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By ANGELICA - December 15 - 4:33 am

  I just traded in my 07 Mercedes C230 sport for the 328xi sedan to have a car that gets around in our winter months. They are definitely 2 different cars. This car handles much tighter and feels stronger and more sporty. My husband is a big guy and fits so much better in the BMW. There is more space in the back seat, my 5 year olds feet really dont touch the front seat like in the mercedes. The thing I notice the most is that I can actually get in this car without hitting my side on the door strip. Its so much easier to get in and out of. Its a little higher off the ground than the mercedes.

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  Could hardly be happier - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By byron - December 7 - 12:21 pm

  Drives like an extension of your body. Top down wind and noise amazingly low and climate control allows you to drive topless in anything but rain. Controls typically Teutonic and not intuitive. Will run decently on less than premium but idle roughens. Love the turning headlights - great on windy roads at night and illumination overall is outstanding. Great highway mileage. Top tends to hang up after being driven with it closed for while, but close/open switch operation allows it to open fine.

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  One Year w/335i sedan - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By hellenist - December 6 - 12:45 pm

  Had my sedan for a year. Its my second BMW. The first was a 2002 325i. There is no comparison. I am not sure why I bought a second BMW, since my 325 was below average in reliability. My 2008 has been a pleasant surprise. Not one problem and it really does handle and drive light years better than the 325i. I tested the Audis and G35s but there really was no comparison. And now that gas prices are falling its even better! No thanks to the hybrids.

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  Definition of Sports Sedan - 2008 BMW 3-Series
  By vbrunst - December 2 - 8:17 pm

  Just got the car last week. Traded Porsche Cayenne base model. What a difference! Handling is superb. Very quiet and powerful. Much fun to drive. Superb nav system, easy to use. Bluetooth phone integration is very good and very useful. Have not pushed the car given that it is still being broken in. Pain finish is superb - silver metallic is a great choice. Did not like active steering - seems overly heavy. Glad my car does not have it. Enough road feel as is. car was delivered with two, hopefully, minor defects - drivers side heated seat control does not work and there is rattle around the steering column.