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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 BMW 3-Series
Handling:
8
Exterior Style:
9
Interior Style:
10
Price:
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Mileage:
8
Safety Features:
10
Overall:
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2008 BMW 3-Series Details
Base MSRP: $32,700 Fuel: 3.0l/183 MPG (city): 21 MPG (highway): 30 Base Invoice: $30,085 Body style: 4dr car Destination: $825 Transmission: 6-speed a/t Engine: Gas i6 Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
2008 BMW 3-Series Overview
The 2008 BMW 3 Series includes four-door sedans, wagons, two-door coupes and convertibles in 10 distinct models, not counting the extra- powerful M3s. All the standard 3 Series cars are powered by BMW's familiar inline six-cylinder engine, and all-wheel drive is available. It's really a choice of body style and engine power. Model designations are consistent across the body styles and standard equipment is similar, though the coupes and convertibles include a few more features in the base price.
2008 BMW 3-Series Review Summary The 2008 BMW 3 Series is still noted as the best or one of the Upscale Midsize Cars by most reviewers and is ranked number 1 in its class by Allcarguies.com. It just slightly edges the Infinity G35 as our top pick. As noted by many reviewers, each of the top 5 cars in this class that is reviewed by Allcarguides.com is an excellent choice
and you almost can not go wrong. The 2008 3 Series model and trims are relatively unchanged since many changes were introduced in 2007. In 2007 the 328i replaced the 325i. Reviewers were generally gushing about the 335i and its turbocharged powertrain. Most common description of the BMW 3 Series we have seen is its combination of performance and luxury are remarkable. One new model in 2008 is the 335xi coupe which has all wheel drive, turbocharged and coupes as a coupe. The 3 series offers a lot of diversity in that there are four body styles (sedan, coupe, hardtop convertible and wagon) and choice of all or 2 wheel drive and many options. All come with rear wheel drive while the coupe, sedan and wagon have all wheel drive as an option. The 328i and xi powertrain is 3.0 liter inline-6 with 230 horsepower and 200 torque. While the 335i and xi 3.0 liter produce 300 horsepower ad 300 torque. According to a few publications the BMW 3 series also says something about its owners, LA Wheels likes the style and says it is a statement about its owner as it “represents good taste and unimpeachable judgment.” The exterior design, as noted by Caranddriver and Motorweek, as sleek, aggressive and powerful and hints at the BMW 3 Series power and performance unlike the Infinity G35 which some described as having a tame or mundane exterior design.
2008 BMW 3-Series Review Handling The 3 series is far from pokey but the competition, especially form the Infinity G35 is catching up. The BMW offers world class suspension, braking and is still considered a lot of fun to drive.
2008 BMW 3-Series Review Safety The BMW 3 Series is considered to be a safe car in its category with both active safety systems to help avoid an accident and passive safety systems to help survive one. The stability control system integrates several features designed to improve braking performance even during evasive maneuvers. It has also performed well in government and insurance industry crash tests. Standard features include antilock disc brakes, dynamic brake control, stability control, run-flat tires, front seat airbags and full length side curtain airbags. The convertible lacks side curtains but the front seat airbags extend to the head and there are pop-up rollover hoops. Government crash tests gave it 4 out of 5 stars in frontal protection and 5 stars in side protection.
2008 BMW 3-Series Noteworthy The 335i is the first BMW in a generation to offer turbo and it minimizes some of the common problems with turbo, lag and poor fuel economy. In fact it is rare to find a 300 horsepower car with 20/29 mpg. The 335i has generous features come standard including many safety features. In the 335i convertible, the top uses most of the trunks pace when down thus reducing the cars utility. Reviewers commented on the comfortable interior and sufficient headroom for passengers in the 6 foot range. BMW’s interior is described as having high-quality materials and a modern design but that the controls, idrive in particular, can be quirky and sometimes frustrating, technologies.
Handling: The 3 series is far from pokey but the competition, especially form the Infinity G35 is catching up. The BMW offers world class suspension, braking and is still considered a lot of fun to drive.
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