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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  Still the Best - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Rags - June 24 - 4:46 pm

  Excellent machine! Is a pleasure to sit in and drive. Very good balance between comfort and power and handles like a dream.

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  First Impressions - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Henry P - June 24 - 11:31 am

  This car is very comfortable (Im 6ft 2in), feels solid and inspires confidence. I havent driven it much @ high speeds, mainly around town. I wanted a 6sp manual, but would have had to order it from the factory, so I got auto which came with sport drive & paddle shifters, which I enjoy. Im only getting about 15 mpg in city driving altho I usually keep transmission in reg drive. I have the sport seats which give great lateral support & are very comfortable. Only issue is with the run-flat tires I tested the cold tire pressure & one of the front tires was @ 40 psi mfg recommends 32 psi front, but when I let out air to get to 32 psi in the tire, I got a low pressure warning per the TPM.

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  Great All-Wheel Drive Car - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By RAS100 - June 21 - 9:16 pm

  Have had this car for about 4 months and 5,000 miles. I am very happy with the car and its performance. Build quality is excellent and handling is superb. I love to drive it just about anywhere. I bought it with the 6 speed which is quite nice. Great clutch but shifter is a bit notchy. Should get better with age. Got a great deal with .9% interest with BMW paying the first 2 payments. Im getting a solid 23 mpg and more on the highway.

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  Love my 335D!! - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Pat in Connecticut - June 17 - 12:38 pm

  Much better than I expected in both performance and mileage. I am averaging 42HW and 29 City for a combined 33.6 mpg ave. The performance is unreal and Im very happy with my purchase.

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  First BMW - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By traindb - June 13 - 6:35 pm

  This is my first BMW. I previously owned an Infiniti G35. No comparison. I always thought the car magazines were in the tank for BMW, until I bought this car. Its my favorite car Ive ever owned. The engine reminds me of a sewing machine. It it so smooth and never runs out of power. The turbo is great. I test drove a 328, which was nice, but it had no get up and go. With 22000 miles on it, my 335 still feels solid as a rock. Im single with no kids, and the only reason I will ever get rid of this car is if my lifestyle changes and I need more room. The backseat is way better than the Infiniti (an adult can actually sit upright), but its still a pain to get in and out.

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  Ultimate Driving Machine! - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Basha - June 8 - 2:40 pm

  I have always dreamed about owning a BMW and I did! The way this car drives is amazing! It makes u feel u wanna keep driving it all day! I put 7,000 miles in less than 4 months! I just cant stop driving it! The design, the handling, the luxury, the comfort.. I would recommend it for anyone...

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  The Ultimate driving machine - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By jbmw3 - June 1 - 7:43 pm

  This is my 4th 3-series, and I should have done more research. When AC is on, the engine does not feel as smooth as it should when stopped at a red light. Driving at speeds of 40 miles per hour, you can hear high pitch sound. The run flat tires are a good idea, but makes the ride feel more stiff, tires wear out quicker than regular tires, and the tires cost about 150 dollars more per tire. Gasoline requirement is recommended 93 top tier gasoline. One interesting thing I noticed is that if their are no error codes during the diagnostic testing, you can forget about BMW looking into it. The part has to break down.

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  Nice Ride - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By Ar15 - May 17 - 6:08 pm

  Just traded in my Lexus IS250 for a 09 328i. The Lexus ran smoother, but the BMW performs way better. Cant really explain it, but the car seems to know what you want it to do. Everything about the car feels tight and just right. If you want a smooth cushy ride, go with the Lexus. But if you want exceptional handling characteristics and a car that is fun to drive, the BMW is it.

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  What a difference a couple years makes... - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By BobbyBMW - May 16 - 6:23 am

  I previously leased a 2007 328xi. Loved the handling and driving experience. Was surprised over time how it felt cheaper - meaning the driver seat creaked and an annoying creak in the parcel shelf in the back. And those run flats! Traded lease in early and got a 2009 328i. Purchased CPO. Low miles. Great deal. And what a difference. Silver, chestnut interior. Upgraded stereo, Xenons, heated seats. Feels like BMW made some nice changes. Interior quieter, tires dont make that hum (YET - lets hope not!). I looked at other cars (Mini, Honda, etc), but my heart sent me back to BMW. The handling and driving experience are like no other. New exterior changes are excellent!

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  Great car - 2009 BMW 3-Series
  By tootakky - May 11 - 11:54 pm

  This is a great car. I researched MBZ first, having driven 240Ds for 20 years. This car is powerful, handy, and responsive. Mercedes lost out with half the fuel economy and much higher prices for diesel models.