Overview & Reviews

The 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan has been fully redesigned. Highlights include updated styling, additional interior room and new engine and transmission options that bring about better fuel economy and power. The 2012 3 Series coupe, convertible and wagon models are unchanged and still belong to the previous generation.

• Elegant hardtop convertible design.
• Upscale cabin
• Powerful and reasonably efficient engines
• Excellent ride/handling balance
• Four body styles

• Limited interior storage space
• Options can inflate price quickly
• New sedan is less involving to drive than carry-over models.

User Reviews:

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  A great balance of sportiness, luxury and value - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By karlnmichelle - August 25 - 9:03 pm

  Just traded in my CTS Cad, which I really liked and found comfortable, but just wasnt up to par with German craftsmanship. The new 3 is my second BMW. It is actually quicker, more agile, and sure footed than our 2006 Z-4, even though we have just the base 4 cyl. This car is literally a solute to engineering and craftsmanship...and we love the nose. Killer sound system and nice rims too. An all around improvement on what was already a fine car.

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  Love the performance, hate the operating system - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By grlinatl - August 6 - 4:52 am

  The title says it all. This is my third BMW, and Im consistently impressed by the performance, handling and ride. The cockpits have always been a little unique, but my last two BMWs felt like a comfortable place to settle in for a long ride. On this model, however, I find that navigating even the radio stations to figure out whats playing, requires too much handling and eyes away from the road. Its a bit of gilding the lily thats just not working for me.

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  Adding to my 3//17/2012 review - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By raycee - July 9 - 11:02 pm

  To add to my review on 3/17/2012 ... I have now had the vehicle for 4 months and still love the car.   It is one seamless and smooth driving machine and I especially appreciated it on a recent road trip of 358 miles each way.  Most was freeway driven and I was absolutely amazed at my average MPG of 37.5  primarily freeway and on Econ mode with average 69 MPH. 

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  Not As Good As My Old 3 Series - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By zivand - June 12 - 3:08 am

  I have driven a 2001 BMW 3 series sedan since 2001, have loved every moment, thought I would never drive anything else and was really looking forward to my new 2012 three which I picked up in May 2012 with the luxury line and technology package. The Edmunds comment that the 2012 3 series is "less involving to drive than carry over models" is spot on. Yes it more luxurious, bigger, has more technology and is very nice looking, but when push comes to shove -- and if I were confronted with a tricky driving situation -- Id prefer hands down to be in my 2001 3 series as it was more agile, responsive and connected to me as a driver.

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  Oh Hail The 2012 3 Series! - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By pacquio78 - April 28 - 12:14 am

  One thing I absolutely have to cover is the Performance, if your looking for a Sports Sedan for around $42,500 (The Price I Spent On My 328i) look no further than the 328i. The New 2.0L Twin-PowerTurbo has amazing responsiveness and acceleration. The styling of the exterior and interior is BANG ON! Definetly looking foward to replace my 1999 Merc ML430 for a 2012 Merc ML550 and have the 550 and 328 in my Garage.

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  Great Improvement ~ Fun to drive - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By raycee - March 18 - 1:23 am

  I just picked up my 328i Sports Line yesterday and therefore giving a review based on my initial drive and impressions since I am not yet all familar with the vehicle. I am quite impressed with the additional cabin space, particularly the rear leg room and the rear head room. I have owned a 7 series and a 5 series and I must say this new 3 series is up to par with quality and performance, moreso then I imagined. I am very impressed with its smooth driving capabillity and also its incredible responsiveness. I really do love this new car and rave about it forever!

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  M3s little brother - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By Frank Bodoni - June 11 - 4:57 am

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  Brilliant BMW 328i convertible - 2012 BMW 3-Series
  By Richard Vaughan - August 22 - 1:54 am

  Check rear shocks.