Overview & Reviews
The 2009 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon variants receive a variety of mild styling updates as well as a slight increase in rear track width. A redesigned iDrive controller debuts for the optional navigation system, which is now hard-drive-based and features real-time traffic. Later in the model year, the 3 Series sedan gets an optional twin-turbocharged clean-diesel engine. Finally, all-wheel-drive models are now badged xDrive, and a handful of features are new or revised.
- Not much interior storage space, pricey.
User Reviews:
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Power performance & mileage in a Bimmer - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Nyurkt - December 4 - 10:20 amWe Absolutely LOVE this vehicle awesome power, mileage & fuel economy even if driven hard love the exhaust note drives handles feels and sounds great. This is a true drivers car second Bimmer for the family and Im sure many more to come. Traded in our Accord Ex-V6 great car but the mileage was not up to par for HONDA, now we get awesome performance & braking as well as excellent fuel economy.
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335i AWD - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By dsheff - November 19 - 1:20 pmTraded in an M3 and a 330xi for a new 335i AWD. Sales guy said that the 335i would out-perform my M3 - I doubted him, of course. Drove my new car home in a bad snow storm and was worried about making it home safely. This car performed beautifully in the snow! Now that the roads are dry I love the performance of the turbo engine.
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Drive one, youll believe! - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Steve loves BMW - November 18 - 3:36 pmGot this 335i Xdrive December 5, 2008 and 23000 miles later I still love it. This is work car so few options, but that doesnt diminish that it is a kick to drive. The six speed manual is great. Outstanding acceleration and handling and NO TURBO LAG! I now drive it almost all the time. Madera red and beige leatherette looks great. I loved my 2001 330i 5-speed, liked my 2004 A4, like my wifes 2005 330xi, but they all fade in comparison to this. One quibble: ordered light burlwood trim, got dark non-burl wood. Dealer said it is light and dark is darker but thats like Monty Pythons dead parrot skit...."its supposed to be that way."
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Very Pleased Thus Far - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By T Money - November 10 - 5:12 pmI will say I am very pleased with my experience thus far. I considered the C Class Mercedes and the Lexus IS 250 but the 328i was the winner by far in every area. I have had my beautiful Jet Black work of art for a week and a half and I have not stopped smiling. I have been very surprised by the gas mileage so far after 450 miles mostly city I am averaging 24.2 very strong. I also am in love with the styling from every area of the car, it is truly exquisite. I am impressed with the interior layout. I went with the nav system and the i drive is very user friendly and fit is top notch. I cannot wait to spend the next several years enjoying every aspect of my 328i.
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Stellar in all respects - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Danny Smith - October 26 - 6:49 pmCar is stellar in all respects. Yes, more expensive than some competitors but far and away one of the best handling and best performing vehicles in its price range, all things considered. Engine rumored to dyno at nearly 350 lb ft at the engine with 300 lb ft at the rear wheels. This is so fast that it would spin its tires with full throttle in first gear. Only stellar traction and stability control prevent this. Automatic is cool but if you are looking for all out performance get the stick. Some delay with auto trans.
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Fast, Fast, Fast - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Jim - October 26 - 6:11 pmSold my 33cic last winter and bought a brand new 335 coupe in April of 2009. Even though its not a convertible, I am more than happy with the change in performance between the two rides. I sincerely get excited every time I drive this machine, even after owning it for over 6 months!!! Be careful with the sport package and the seats. Im still trying to find a comfort level there. It will happen though. This car begs you to take it past 100 m.p.h. This is a "bucket list" vehicle!
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No regrets - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Steve C - October 26 - 1:52 pmAfter years of driving VWs, I walked into a BMW dealer after being treated like a second class citizen when I went to Audi to inquire on an S4. Their loss, my gain. The 335i xDrive with 6 speed manual is an amazing car... Fast, silky smooth drive, exceptional handling. iDrive is great, better than the last version I hear. Fuel consumption is average, but for a 300 hp twin turbo that oozes muscle and pure pleasure, I cant complain. 5 star driving experience all the way!
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Good - Not Perfect - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Ernie - October 17 - 12:54 pmIf youre a driver youll love the steering, suspension and handling. Plus, the car is tight, engine is smooth and interior is perfect. But... HD radio is terrible. Constantly flips in & out of HD, save your money. BMW wont fix it. Auto trans is also sketchy. In sport mode it wont ever go to 6th gear and regular mode just doesnt downshift readily. If youre doing 40 MPH and step on it, it bogs down unless you press deep on the pedal. It makes the car feel underpowered. But you can punch it down a gear (or 2) with paddle shifters (I have sport pkg). Had a 330i with 5-spd prior to this and power wise, this is a little disappointing. If youre on the fence... get the Turbo! Wish I did.
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Great car - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By blue-bull - October 14 - 11:54 amJust one awesome car to drive. My wife is begging me to drive it, but I refuse for I am having way too much fun. Well balanced performance, driving experience and comfort this is build for the drive car.
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First BMW & I love it - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By John - October 6 - 2:34 pmI never pictured myself as a BMW type person. Had mostly driven domestics and "base model" imports (Honda, Toyota). I absolutely love this car. Fit and finish is great. Engine is smooth and fast with great mid-range torque. A little lag at initial acceleration (x Drive related) but it was an easy thing to adjust to. Nav works great i Drive system took a little getting used to but is user friendly once you master it. Havent driven through a winter yet so cant comment on the AWD. Far and away the best car Ive ever owned.
