2008 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I love that this car is so versatile. It has the function of a car and the fun of the convertible. It's like having two cars in one. The car is very powerful has quick acceleration. It's extremely stylish and easy to drive. It is very comfortable and roomy (unless you are in the back). The adjustable seats are great and I love the 3 levels of heated seats.

I used to think that the 3 series was severely overrated and way too common. But after test driving one, I finally understood why auto journalists and enthusiasts constantly praise this car! Coming from a '98 GS400, I was used to swift acceleration, but a numb driving experience. This 328i accelerates just as well as the GS, which had 300hp, but lets me feel like I am connected with the road. PLUS! Driving on the highways is a smooth and SOLID experience. And I actually like the run flats. I thought it would be harsh especially because I came from a Lexus, but they're not bad at all. Plus driving on LA-area freeways did not prove to be punishing at all, so I have no complaints there! The only options I got were the iDrive, iPod adapter, and the Steptronic tranny, and I got an amazing price. Plus it's fuel efficient (I'm averaging about 22mpg combined), and coupled with the 4 years/50K miles free maintenance, this was the better value compared to the Lexus IS I almost considered. I definitely recommend this car! If you love driving, exhaust notes, and a good value, this is the car to buy. One of the few downsides I have with this car is the so-so cup holders and the brake dust that constantly accumulates! But I have a strict no-drinking/eating in my car and the brake dust just wipes off, so really the downsides are minor. I recommend!

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Its fun to drive with good cornering and braking ability. Driving on the motorway is a dream and even at 110 miles an hour it is stable.

This is a great all around car - fun to drive, lots of equipment, lots of power, easy to modify in case I get bored with the power, and feels very safe at any speed. This is a huge concern seeing how my last car was t-boned by someone running a stop light.

BMW is truly "the Ultimate Driving Machine". When you get behind the wheel of this car, you feel like you are piloting a complex work of art and solid all around. The clean lines/look of this vehicle makes it highly desirable and turns heads. I love most everything about this vehicle.

I love everything about the car except run flat tires, not only are they very expensive but unrepairable. I switch to Pirelli Nero for a much better ride. The navigation could have been much easier to use for that year but BMW changed it for later years which is good. The car should unluck automatically as you approach the car doors or trunk like the Lexus but not a option yet.

Took a few months to sort out the Idrive, but now it seems very intuitive. Clear Bluetooth and a quiet interior when you want it to be. The exhaust note has a wonderful tone in the upper rev range and the car loves to be heard. A great place to spend my commute.

This is a fun car. Not a family car. It is wonderful to work thru the manual transmission and feel the response from the car. It is truly an engineering marvel. Many a head turns when the hard top folds into the trunk. Truly an ultimate driving machine.

Such an amazing car with TONS of potential that is now being realized. This car is a great weekend car and a sleeping dragster. The N54 motor(twin turbo) was built as an amazing platform by BMW with lots of room to grow. Getting a 4000+lbs car into the 11s without NOS is a very large feat with such a small block inline 6 but the twin turbo setup makes for much better power...put on the bolt-on mods and an upgraded turbo kit and a tune and this thing is an absolute beast.

Love it! Better than the porsche! Not so good in the snow mind you - but it's faster, more comfortable and better fun to drive than the porsche. Love the colour too - will definitely be keeping this car for a wee while yet!

I bought this as a CPO with about 17,000 miles. Performance and handling are fabulous. Road feel is solid as can be. 40 Mile round trip commute mileage is 22 MPG - long trips about 26 MPG, running on 89 octane. Most fun since my 1966 Shelby GT 350. Paint and interior are great. Traction in snow is terrific.

M-sport handling is fantastic, makes it a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging drive. Typically excellent BMW build quality throughout. Sporty coupe looks with sensible rear seats. MPG from the diesel engine is excellent as well. Very pleased with the car overall.

Got to say that after a 750, another 750, 645CI and a 330 CIC that this 335CI is the most fun car to drive that I have ever owned...it is fast, handles great, and stops on a dime...would recommend to anyone that likes to drive.

I am so happy with my car, cant even describe it! I absolutely love this car, everything about it is just the perfect size. It's a bimmer, what else can i say? :) It absolutely is a fun car to drive, I love the handling, love the interior design, and absolutely crazy about the Mtech body kit! :)

Besides the prestige that logo brings, this car is not just a reliable transport, it also gives you a lot of excitement with the rear-wheel sporty drive feature. Safety measures are spectacular and a huge bundle of accessories actually makes you feel like living in it the whole time!

Bought the 345i XDrive, it’s extremely fun to drive. The interior is stream lined and very clean.

Nothing to really dislike about the car. It is a great looking car, with great acceleration and great looks. Roomy for me as I am only 5' 7" but I guess most cars would be roomy for me!! Lol. Really enjoy driving it and get compliments on it all the time. Limited rear seating but not may back seat riders these days!! Overall a great car!!

I like how it looks and grabs peoples attention. I like the amount of power you get out of the car even though it is a sedan. Its a great car for anyone looking to enter the world of BMW.

Love the car, drives great and it is a head turner everywhere I go. If you don't have maintenance plan with vehicle be ready for some major expenses. Overall it's been a very fun car for me for 3 years now...

Beyond the hiccup of the 335I engine half power software issue,...this is a driver's car! The twin turbos give no hint of any lag when called upon. Power is consistent through the rpm range. Braking becomes shorter as the vehicle matures.

I loved this car when we first got it. It had everything my wife wanted. Power... 300+ horsepower with zero lag. AWD for driving in snow and Hill Descent Control. Refinement...quiet ride and no wind or road noise even at high speeds. Cool features like adaptive headlights that turned with the steering. Puddle Lamps in the bottom of the door handles that illuminated the area around the car when you unlocked it (looked way cool). Electric folding mirrors which came in handy in parking lots where people don't care about their own cars and just throw their doors open. It was awesome! Then the quirks started happening. Things I would expect from a high mileage car and things you wouldn't be too upset about with a high mileage car. But when these things start going south with only 50K on the odometer somethings rotten in Demark. Gaksets that weep fluid, hoses that weep fluid, fuel injectors that go bad randomly, finicky spark plugs (and hard to find), water pumps that wear out prematurely. The good thing is that the car can be worked on at home if you have some mechanic skills. But for a German car with a reputation for reliability, they somehow dropped the ball with the N54 and even the newer N55 motors. Here's hoping the newer Turbo charged 4 cylinder engines are better...what are the odds?

I love just about everything about this car. The power, sound, and of course handling of a BMW. So many little touches and nice things that even after 4yrs make you smile when you drive the car. It's a great BMW and really rewarding to drive.

This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It is everything I expected and more... I recommend to anyone. It is a pleasure to drive. I drove it on the back road in VA and felt it was a slot car. It has the Sport package so it rides a little rough but It what i expected...

nice to drive, although heavy sedan-ish feeling. It would be nice to have 200+ BHP in it, Great ride and handling, cabin noise is minimal. Good equipment level although it lacks some details from lower classes- sunshield lights, bluetooth, cup holders......

Smooth, refined, well balanced handling, good spec & build quality. Good looking car with plenty of space. Interior looks great, well styled and minimal knobs and buttons with the excellent iDrive system. Auto box is excellent and the 2.0 4 cyl diesel is mighty powerful at 177 brake for what it is....

It is so fast, you won't believe it. It is also really good in the handling and acceleration.

THIS CAR IS JUST AWESOME!...300 HP, + 300 or torque It is sparkling graphite color. with black interior. Navigation, blue tooth incorporated and iPOD system as well...rain sensor controls, winter package, premium package.

Great solid car, much more solid luxurious feel than the previous 3-series. Terrifyingly great handling, 6 -speed manual trans, quick little car!

A little expensive to maintain but “drive like a sport pay like a sport”. We’ve put 30k mile on our e90 328i. The torque generated by the 3.0L in-line 6 cylinder is quite sufficient. The overall balance of the car is amazing. Highway manners or backroads this 3 Series is at home. The braking performance couldn’t be improved unless the Germans could get the extreme brake dust minimized. In the used car small executive sedan market, this isn’t a bad choice.

After owning for 6 years and 120,000k miles, absolutely still love this car. The amount of torque these motors make down low is phenomenal. Averaging 20mpg is great too! BMW out did themselves with the N54 335i. Love this car!

Very clean car that handles wonderfully and I can be confidant that it is a very safe vehicle for my family. The interior is definitely driver friendly -- great German engineering. The speed and agility is always on par with the best of the best.

Very fun car to drive. Handles great, power is there when you need it or not. The brakes are fantastic. Never get one with out the sport package. Seats are perfect. Heated seats are great in the winter with leather

When this car was not in the shop - it was a blast to drive. The handling and performance were fantastic. The quality of construction - fit and finish, were great. It had very good highway and city mileage that were a little above EPA estimates.

You are getting a very good entry level luxury sedan for a very low price. This car performs! If you are not participating in a race, 328's power and handling is amazing! Sporty and at the same time luxurious. Never had a problem with a cargo space...luggage, rims and tires, small furniture....all fits in! If a driver has long legs (like I do ;) ) there may be not enough space at the back. Maintenance is a bit expensive. "Ok" on fuel.

Performance - max torque at low rpms, standard brakes are great, extremely good handling Build Quality - Great build quality and component quality Appearance - May not be as cool as coupe, but it still looks great Fun Factor - The most engaging car in the class

The 328i I owned was reliable, had a great chassis, and had great gas mileage. My father in law owns it now, and I cannot wait to get another one.

If you have to carry things or folks that just can't fit in your Porsche, then this is the car for you. The 2008 328ix touring (small wagon) was the last of the six's, with power, fit and finish that you look for from BMW. It is the same size as the other 3 Series sedans, but in the wagon style it has more load room than BMW's X3 . Above all it is a real 328ix with all wheel drive, style, comfort, good gas mileage, safety and performance !

Love this car, just looking to upgrade to an off road vehicle. Great 1 Button top off feature. Fast , and turn on a dime suspension. Great car for everything commuting to and from work, or the weekends driving up and down the coast.

I would very closely compare this model to a Mercedes C-Class or Audi A5. Very unreliable but only depending on service history. This car is the most bang for your buck in the e92 6-spd manual version.

Great car in good shape for the age still looks better then most new cars