Overview & Reviews
After a full redesign last year, the 2013 BMW 3 Series gains standard power front seats and a new M Sport equipment line, while the xDrive all-wheel-drive system makes its return. A less expensive 320i trim level is also new for the sedan body style only. Meanwhile, the ActiveHybrid3 sedan debuts for 2013, offering 28 mpg combined and an eye-popping price.
- Elegant hardtop convertible design.
- Upscale cabin
- Excellent ride/handling balance
- Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
- Limited interior storage space
- New sedan is less involving to drive than carryover models
- ActiveHybrid3 lacks typical hybrid efficiency.
User Reviews:
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Jack of all trades- master of none! - 2013 BMW 3-Series
By r_s3 - December 19 - 10:09 pmThis car requires a lot of optional extras to be worthy of a BMW badge. I have the 335i with msport package, adaptive m suspension, and the variable sports steering as well as most of the tech options. If youre a driving enthusiast, PLEASE make sure your car has these options or you will be disappointed and feel ripped off. If youre just a law-abiding, eco pro using commuter, then by all means get a base 3 series with the tech package and youll be content. I feel like this car can handle DECENTLY, provide DECENT comfort, and has DECENT build quality. Its not a master of anything I see it as a "jack of all trades". Good daily driver though.
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I like my older 3 more now - 2013 BMW 3-Series
By dubbu2 - May 16 - 10:34 amI first fell for BMW in 2008. I purchased a 328xi. I was impressed with the sporty and solid road feel, refined-smooth-sounding power, and overall impressive build quality and materials throughout the cabin. I acquired another one in 2011, but noticed a very slight decline in materials...sun visor were plastic-like instead of cloth, and the nifty, cost-saving "Rest" feature was removed. After driving a 2014 for one month, Im so glad I didnt trade my 2011. Car sounds loud and odd, feels cheap, and the size of the vanity mirror is smaller. Stereo system quality has declined (lack of depth), and steering feel reminiscent of my grandfathers Buick. BMW has skimped on quality with this one.
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The new Corolla in the form of a BMW 3 series - 2013 BMW 3-Series
By longrides - June 8 - 5:21 pmHeres to the new $40K BMW Corolla, or should they just be embarrassed to even put the BMW symbol, which is (really, was) the symbol of "fun to drive"?! The pick-up in this car is jet-like, but thats where it ends. It handles like a Corolla. The interior is cheap and outdated, like a Corolla. This car handles like, you guessed it, a Corolla. It even has the same engine note as the Toyota Corolla. Everything about this car says "Toyota"! Except of course for the gorgeous exterior. The ridiculous introduction of electronic-assisted steering will prove to be the beginning of the end for BMW. I dont wonder anymore why Audi is advertising "more drivers than ever are switching over from BMW"!
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3rd and last 3 series - 2013 BMW 3-Series
By ristiferka79 - May 17 - 11:48 pmAfter owning for several months I think it is time to leave a review. Previously owning a 00 330i and 06 330i I was excited to be getting my first 335i. This car has been a disaster. It left me stranded on the side of the road at 900 miles after overheating, the entire fan system had to be replaced, the passenger side mirror is already broke and does not move, there is a constant vibration and rattle in the steering column, there is dull spots in the paint where it looks like it wasnt clear coated properly. I have already had this car in for repairs twice and without it for two weeks. Compared to my 00 and 06 this one does not even come close to the build quality. At least it looks nice.
