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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  Better this time around - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By gyazman - April 28 - 8:37 pm

  Traded up from a 2007 BMW 328 to 2009 BMW coupe with leather, sport package, and sport seats. Car for some reason feel like it has more power than my other car. Got the space gray with gray wood. Very sporty and in manual mode is quick as a cat. This car with its larger and wider wheels grips the road and feels solid. Back seats are able to fold down giving more room for the trunk. 0.9% financing right now help me decide on the purchase.

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  This car rox! - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By medic - April 8 - 9:33 am

  This car is fast as heck. Havent run into a car capable of keeping up with it yet. The handling is great especially with the Premium Sports package. This car is definitely a recommended best buy. Its lots of bang for your buck and a good eye catching conversation piece.

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  The Family Jet - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Nice Bmer - April 3 - 8:30 am

  The sedans new updated look for 2009 is very nice. It also has a wider rear track which improves its stance from the rear. Front view is much more aggressive looking than 08 model. Fit and finish is near perfect. We purchased the Blue Water Metallic color which is gorgeous and not as common (everyone seems to have black)...weve received many compliments. iDrive is pretty simple and straight forward once you use it a little. The twin turbo engine has a nice growl when you start it and of course when accelerating....and boy does it move. Interior is a little snug...but not uncomfortably so. Overall VERY happy.

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  My First Beemr - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By 328i - April 2 - 2:37 pm

  I just got the 328i as my first foray into BMW. I love it. Great driving experience and acceleration. Sure, the cup holders are almost unusable and the car needs to be on for the 3v power outlet to function, but I wouldve gotten a Suburban if those things actually mattered so much. I always look forward to getting behind the wheel after work!

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  2009 BMW 335i --- Fun & Fast - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Tman - April 1 - 7:10 pm

  Nice blend of luxury and sport. Easy to go 90 mph without realizing it. Great handling on turns and offers quick acceleration when ever you need it. Very fun to drive while looking good!

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  Perfect Fit, Finish, and Design - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By klutch1 - March 14 - 8:08 pm

  By far, one of the greatest BMWs I have ever owned. Make that one of the best built, highly refined autos I have ever driven. Excellent power, great fit and finish, and just the ultimate driving experience. Bar-none, the best 2 door convertible available on the market today. And BMW makes it so easy to own with low financing and very easy credit. A+++

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  Awesome Car - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By bbrown7 - March 11 - 3:48 pm

  Had the car for a couple weeks so far, and its been a pleasure. Base model with auto trans and heated seats. Dealer agreed to replace the Bridgestone Turanzas with Continental RFTs prior to me taking delivery. Handling is fantastic, build quality outstanding. No issues so far whatsoever.

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  ZOOOOOOOOOM! - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By OBX BMW - February 28 - 3:34 pm

  Purchased a 2009 BMW 335i hardtop convertible eight days and 600 miles ago. So far I love everything about this car. Its as fast as any car Ive ever driven, and I owned two Corvettes. Traveling to NC from NJ I averaged 26.4 MPG. So far so good no problems at all and I hope it stays that way. A very elegant piece of German engineering loaded with the latest technology.

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  Evolving automobile enthusiast - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By First time lessee - February 17 - 11:59 pm

  I never thought of leasing a BMW, but someone very close indirectly recommended it to me. This is my first experience with a BMW and so far (first month) it has been very good. The xDrive system is quite good on ice and snow, but as other reviewers have commented, a delay in acceleration can be felt. Fuel economy is around 16 to 18 mpg in town and 28 to 30 on the highway. It may be too early to comment on the run flat tires.

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  Great looks with muscle to back it up - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By swiz454 - February 16 - 9:52 am

  Blk/blk auto w/sport package. This car is fast. It pulls hard like a V8 and has a great engine note. Since my previous cars were manuals I was hesitant getting the auto but with the sport mode it holds the gear longer & you can run it to redline. I like this a lot mostly coming out of a turn - youre always in the right gear. The new iDrive is light years better than the previous version. The car is an excellent mix of daily driver & rocket. I catch myself doing 90+MPH on the hwy, feels like 50 mph. It has all the latest technology anyone could need (bluetooth w/phone import, GPS w/lrg scrn, itune integration).