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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Why did I wait so long to buy it - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Naui - July 27 - 12:04 amI cant stop driving it. I want to drive cross country with it. There is nothing I can complain about the vehicle, and trust me if it even had the smallest rattle it would drive me crazy. Nothing but outstanding German build quality. Considering I am comparing it to the Honda/Acura I owned before.
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Lemon? - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Richie1020 - July 26 - 9:01 amTwo problems have detracted from my enjoyment of the 2099 BMW 335xi. Car is back at the dealer for the third time for replacement of fuel injector jets. Four this time. I get up to speed on the highway, but do not have a heavy foot and havent had the car on a race track. Whats the story? Getting close to Lemon Law time! The run-flat, low-profile tires are just awful on New England roads. Never, never again. Hit anything a half-inch high or low and it sounds like the car is bottoming out. Extremely rough ride at even 40 mph.
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Very expeneisve RFT - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By kazakci - July 25 - 12:48 pmThis car is so much fun to drive and so expensive to maintain. It has been 8 months. Finally I hit a pot hole in New York City and had a bubble on the side. Our dealer changed the tire and charged $488 for one single tire!!! I had insurance and expected to be reimbursed. However, this is another sign that this is a premium car and it is expensive to drive.
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Fun on Wheels - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By ez2do - July 23 - 9:21 amIve had my new 2009 328i for 2 months now and its been great so far. Very smooth ride, responsive handling, feel the road, and more than adequate on gas mileage. I have to watch the speedometer at all times because it drives very fast. Acceleration from full stop could be better. In hindsight I should not have purchased in Alpine White as it shows dirt easily but after each wash, it looks beautiful.
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My little Bimmer - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Rom - July 16 - 8:16 pmI love driving this car. The best part of my day is getting in the drivers seat of my car. This car handles like a dream and I have never driven a car that is better. I test drove an Audi A4, Merecedes C300, and a Nissan Maxima. None of those cars could come close to the BMW. I highly recommend this vehicle.
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Rattling Noise, high pitch noise and etc. - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By westwind - July 10 - 12:30 amI bought my 328 i AWD sedan in May 2009. It has 1500 miles. I am extremely dissatisfied with it with the following reasons - Under the hood BMW uses many plastic protection covers that cause rattling noise on rough roads - Rattling noise inside both rear doors - Rattling noise coming from cheaply designed cup holders in the front and rear. - Rattling noise inside the armrest between two rear seats. - Major rattling noise coming from inside the dashboard. - Poor engine noise insulation. The hood surface facing the engine does not have any foaming, unlike many other cars. - Flat drive tires cause stiff road experience. - Poor speech detection. This is my second 3 series, but it will be the last.
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ONE Whiny BMW 328i - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By SpencerB - July 8 - 2:21 amOverall car is fun to drive, the performance is what you would expect from a BMW car. The appointments in the car are first class, but there is one thing that I see lately, which has frustrated me, and many other people on the Bimmerfest forums...that is a terrible whining noise coming from the transmission or differential....drives people crazy !!! I seen the same issue now on 5 Series and 7 Series cars, and BMW doesnt seem to care about this, but it totally frustrates many people that have spent a lot of CASH!!!
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RFTs ruin this car - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By JRMACH1 - July 7 - 8:07 amRecently bought 09 328I coupe with Premium and Sporkts pkg. The car is outstanding in every aspect except for the Run Flat Tires (RFT) which come on the car. The tires produce so much road noise that they totally ruin the BMW experience. If you dont mind a sports/luxury car that has the road noise of a 4 wheel drive truck/suv then you will love this car. Wish I could get my 02 325CIc back.
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AWD Fun - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By Bimmer man - July 6 - 2:52 pmTraded a 2003 325I for the 328 X Drive to help w/ the midwestern winter. Love the car, more refined than the 2003. A tad quicker, a tad bigger. Little concerned about a front end noise when entering parking lots or the driveway. We also have a 2004 G35X, stronger engine, more interior space but not nearly as refined as the BMW overall.
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Rocket on Wheels - 2009 BMW 3-Series
By fjz - July 5 - 12:18 amAwesome ride and performance for the price beats the M3. Bought to be driven hard and fast-not worried about little details like cupholders, etc.
