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My F30 328i Review
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com That's why I felt more qualified than most automotive journalists to write a review. (I'll be doing a 335i review in a few weeks or so after I spend a week with one later this month) I'll summarize things here but feel free to read the review linked below. BMW's strength has always been what it can get out of its 4-cylinder engines. That's why BMW built a 4-cylinder headquarters building in Munich, to celebrate the accomplishment. I have to admit that I was blown away by the amount of power you get from the four banger. Having driven 6-cylinder 328i sedans of the prior generation, there was no question in my mind that this was faster - plus it's far more economical. That's a neat trick right there. BMW has also fully restored the cockpit to a driver orientation - and you can now get almost every option (except for comfort seats and perhaps one or two other things) that you can get in the 5er. The seats are great and supportive and the handling is definitely better than any of my E90s. 2012 BMW 328i Sedan (F30) – First Look and Review Quote:
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Great review Much better than many professional ones!
I hadn't really realised that Comfort Go was standard - if I'd known that I probably wouldn't have bothered getting Comfort Access! Oh well. |
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04-09-2012, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. Glad you liked it.
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04-15-2012, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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I really like the other features of Comfort Access so don´t feel you wasted your money by getting it!
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04-22-2012, 01:30 PM | #5 |
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F30 335i has arrived
Just got an F30 335i for the week so a review on the 335i will be out shortly. I'm looking forward to comparing it to the 328i, which was a great car.
One thing is clear: the 335i is extremely fast and responsive (no surprise there of course but I like leaving the torque meter on and watching... I wish the 335d had had one of those)
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04-22-2012, 09:14 PM | #7 |
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Great review, I love my new F30. I will say that the auto stop/start does shudder. Also, regarding the steering, I have read many opinions, but I think the steering is excellent. One thing I haven't heard much about in the reviews is the improvement in run flat tires and/or ride adjustments to compensate. I was one of the first to get an E90 as well (2006), and the run flats were horrible. My next car was a 2009 E60 w/o run flats, and it was far superior in ride quality.. I was concerned that my new F30 would have that harsh run flat ride, but it seems like the ride quality is much improved. Not sure how much to attribute to changes in the car vs. the tires, but the difference is night and day...
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JSpira, i will be looking forward to reading very closely your 335i review
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04-24-2012, 08:53 PM | #10 |
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Thanks.
I'm looking forward to writing it.
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04-29-2012, 09:14 PM | #12 |
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I found the auto stop/start pretty smooth. How noticeable is the shudder in your 3er?
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Thanks.
Having spoken with several people at BMW, I would say you can attribute it to both car and tires. There were major improvements in the suspension that compensate for some harshness plus RF tires have indeed gotten much much better.
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Jon ?? where is the 335i review ? we are still waiting for it...
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It's been a busy few weeks - so much to write, so little time (Just finished the 2013 U.S. Diesel Preview among other things that were keeping me busy)
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Having leased a 2008 e90 328 and now a 2011 e90 328, I can definitely notice less of an impact over bumps and potholes. I've read BMW changed damper suppliers although I'd guess the dampers are made to BMW's specs so the supplier is not that important.
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I drove over several of the same roads with the F30 328i as I have many times with the several E90s I have had and there is no question that the impact of bumps and other unflat surfaces on the street is greatly reduced in the F30.
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