2007 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews

Total Exhilaration!

Written by: Kathryn on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

My husband wanted a BMW for a long time. I wasn't as convinced what all the fuss was about... but now he can't get behind the wheel. I love my Monaco Blue Coupe! When I put it in sport drive, I just feel exhilaration! Looks very sporty and edgy! Just love it!

Favorite Features

Adaptive xenon headlights at night, widens the road. Sport drive function, even going 30 feels like 65.

Suggested Improvements

Cupholders funny place. Automatic seatbelts are kind of annoying.

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Just buy the Bimmer you won't be sorry!

Written by: Zymurgy on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I love this car. I wanted a wagon for the extra room, but I wasn't going to compromise handling or fuel economy getting a crossover SUV. I like to test drive cars and have test driven a lot. I was ready to buy another Passat wagon (I loved every 100000 miles I put on my original), but then I test drove a 3 series - it was all over. There was no comparison with any other car that I have driven. Somehow they have combined the handling and comfortable ride like nothing I've ever driven. Good MPG. I took a 600 mile trip through mountains. Driving in the 80 range no cruise got 26. Before the mountains, rolling hills, some towns, cruise set mostly around 65 I got 30, everyday combination 24.

Favorite Features

The handling plus the comfortable ride. I love the styling. The best looking sport wagon on the planet. The all wheel drive. I haven't driven it in the snow yet but it's completely sure footed in the pouring rain. I tried to make it brake loose in the pouring rain on a 25 mph ramp, it held tight

Suggested Improvements

If you want the wagon main thing is we want the turbo. This would make it complete. Plus give me back my spare tire.

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Love my car

Written by: Gerald on 05/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 335xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I've had my car 8 months, and done a few 12 hours road trips. Great car to drive, smooth, economical for the performance, fast and responsive. Generally a quiet and comfortable car, though the cabin noise above 100+ mph is a bit high - not sure if that's the tires, or that it's just our highways in the midwest really aren't built to be driven at that speed. Steptronic is nice, but occasional problem jerking when accelerating from a dead stop. Also tested an auto Infiniti G35x but no comparison. 26-27 mpg on highway, average about 19mpg but I drive a lot of start/stop in Chicago, and it's hard not to gun the engine!

Favorite Features

The engine, handling, styling, premium package. Love the styling of the Sports Pkg optional wheels but performance tires would have compromised snow handling.

Suggested Improvements

The cup holders - I hate to sound picky, but I take corners and go over bumps one-handed when I have something in the cup holders, with the other hand holding what's in the cup holders. Storage in the consoles and glove box could be better. Road noise at high speed (100+ mph) - is that the tires?

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Uncompromising performance with good MPG

Written by: Scott on 05/06/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

All around this has been a great car for the past year. It has averaged 21 MPG with a 65% city 35% freeway driving mix, and that is with some spirited driving on many occassions. On a recent road trip (400 miles) I averaged nearly 30 MPG. So to get that kind of MPG from a car that has 300 HP, 300 lb-feet of torque and can 0-60 in 5.5 seconds is amazing! One complaint has been the runflat tires (Bridgestone Potenzas.) They tramline, ride harsh and don't have the best traction. If I MUST have runflats, the Michelin Pilot Sport ZP would be a better choice. Overall, the car has been nearly flawless and completely reliable. My mirrors have a memory setting problem.

Favorite Features

300 HP from the twin turbo!

Suggested Improvements

Dump the runflats and give me a real spare tire!

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Dream car doesn't disappoint!

Written by: Paul on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Loved BMW since a little kid, finally got one. Even entry level 328i has plenty of power and sticks to the road like glue. Many people warned me that they don't handle well in snow/ice, but I found it to be better than any car I've ever had (including front wheel drives). I couldn't make it skid when I tried. Glad I didn't go for the "x" option, unnecessary. The car is quality through and through. Wish I had an autobahn to really run it! May do European delivery next time.

Favorite Features

Handling is superior to anything I've ever driven. Absolute joy to drive. Gas mileage on long trips is 30-32 mpg - incredible for a sport sedan. Engine is great balance of power, smoothness, and economy.

Suggested Improvements

Radio/clock display can't be seen with polarized amber sunglasses - fix this! Voice command system is inconsistent. Run flats seem to ride OK, but due to their cost and availability, I ended up getting their tire/windshield warranty - wasn't happy about added expense. Window controls awkward.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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2007 BMW 328xi Coupe

Written by: LT on 04/23/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I ordered the car 18 months ago with Automatic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Navigation and Parking Assist. It's worth every dime. It looks great, handles like a dream, and has top notch build-quality (very German). Though it is not anywhere near the top in term of horsepower count, power delivery is excellent, making highway passing and merging very easy. Fuel economy is surprisingly good for a car that offers such performance. Unlike many other V6s, real life MPG is pretty close to what is shown on the sticker. The free maintenance program is another nice touch.

Favorite Features

Style, build quality, iDrive.

Suggested Improvements

The iDrive can respond faster. The seat belt arm is a nice feature, but can be annoying at times.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Old Man's Sports car

Written by: TPIII on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I purchased the wagon to accommodate my granddaughter's weekend stuff for getting to my house. Anyway, that's my excuse for buying the 328i wagon. It has been a great road car. It turns corners just a good as the sedan. Looks great and the sunroof is wonderful in place of my droptop I traded. The wagon is a better deal than an SUV for gas mileage and getting around town. More headroom than the sedan in the rear. Great car for older folks vs. the minivan look. Provides extra space in the rear with the split seats for getting back and forth from shopping.

Favorite Features

The best part of the car is the smooth handling in the corners, incredible pickup on highway ramps, and great braking before the cops pull me over coming over hills.

Suggested Improvements

Need real cup holders- that work. better key/start operation and a few more inches in the rear seating area.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best car I've ever driven... so far

Written by: Bobby in a BMW on 04/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Fell in love with German engineering with my first VW Golf, then a GTI... then went Japanese with the Acura TSX, which was beautiful, but didn't have the "chutzpah". But none of them compare to my 2007 328xi. Have it in dark green with brown interior and light wood. Have it for 7 mos now. Beautiful. Always wanted a BMW since I was a teen with dreams. The power and the way it handles are like no other I've driven. Drive it into a turn - it reacts with ease. You feel the road, but very comfortable. Don't mind the run flats. I'm thinking next to get the 300 hp, but there really is a lot of power in the 328. Radio's weird, so are cup holders. Big fan, but new A4 coming soon... hmm.

Favorite Features

Driving characteristics, handling is amazing, power, leather, AWD is great in the winter here in NJ, Xenon headlights are cool. Comfort of 4 year maintenance (although I'm leasing for only 2 years). Sirius satellite.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders are in dumb places. Driver's seat creaks some, there's a weird clicking noise around the rear window when you hit bumps sometimes. Read others had same issue. Why the buffet of extra luxury features? Make them standard - this car can get pricey - but it drives like nothing else!

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Worth the money

Written by: Kathleen on 04/04/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I always wanted a BMW and finally made the purchase. I have the sports package and get about 24 mpg doing a combination of city and highway driving. Probably the biggest treat is being able to quickly merge into commuter traffic. Coming from a Jeep Wrangler, merging into commuter traffic was painful. My BMW is a ton of fun to drive and I am so happy with my purchase.

Favorite Features

Attractive exterior lines and styling, handling on curves, comfortable ride, bluetooth for multiple phones, acceleration at all speeds very nice (once it kicks in), two 12v outlets, sunroof, door handle lights - all my friends think it's the coolest thing.

Suggested Improvements

Delay in acceleration noticeable, cup holders a bit out of reach for drivers with short wing span, clearance for center console 12v plug not high enough, rims need cleaning at least once a week because of the amount of brake dust, could use a bit more truck space, better iPod integration with radio

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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First Time BMW Owner

Written by: Ken C on 03/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Wanted a BMW my entire adult life. Purchased a new 2007 328i 4dr and am really enjoying it. I have never considered myself a "car guy" but the power and ride that this vehicle provides is exceptional. While my overall expectations were met (and sometimes exceeded), there are still some opportunities that I believe BMW should address, such as the poorly crafted leatherette seats and the ill-placed cup holders.

Favorite Features

Absolutely love the performance. Bit of a delay when really giving it some gas, but when it kicks in, it's smooth exceleration all the way. Also, love that I am not required to take it in every 3K miles for an oil change. Finally, you can't beat the 4yr/50K mile warranty.

Suggested Improvements

I've had the vehicle 16 months and the seam on the side lumbar pad is starting to tear, along with the rubber along the inside of the door. I am just shocked that a $40K+ vehicle comes with leatherette seats which also stain very easily. Both my Lexus and Solara had much better seats.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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