Pros:
- Exceptionally well thought out interior
- Controls are less complex than most German luxury cars
- Safe, secure and sure-footed on curvy roads
- Free scheduled maintenance for 4 years/50,000 miles
Cons:
- Split/fold rear seat doesn't come standard
- No height-adjustable seat belts
- Small trunk
- Not as involving to drive as some of its rivals
Buyers looking for a German sedan that emphasizes attention to detail over status... and people who want a Bimmer as a status symbol
Who should not buy the BMW 328i sedan:
Those seeking the ultimate in driver appeal
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door coupe, 2-door hardtop convertible
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: 328i/ix, 335i/ix
- Price range (including options: $33,175 - $59,070
- Test car price: $39,825
- Base engine: 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder, 230 hp @ 6500 RPM, 200 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
- Optional engine: 3.0 liter turbocharged inline six cylinder, 300 hp @ 5800 RPM, 300 lb-ft @ 1400-5000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear- or all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 20 MPG city/30 MPG highway (328i manual), 21/30 (328i automatic), 19/28 (328xi manual), 20/27 (328xi auto), 19/28 (335i manual), 20/29 (335i auto)
- Where built: Germany
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, mirrors and locks, CD/MP3 player, dual-zone climate control, cruise control
- Major options: Leather upholstery, power-adjustable seats, keyless ignition, adaptive cruise control, HD radio, satellite radio, GPS navigation
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 12 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance, 4 years/50,000 miles free scheduled maintenance
